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43 year old female with spina bifida l4-5 ambulate with afo's and cane. scheduled for total hip replacement. what are some of my additional risks?
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Risks: From a neurosurgical perspective I do not foresee any great additional risks other than those associated with the surgery.
Answered 5/30/2014
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