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I have a knee surgery due soon. should i get the chest x-ray before the knee surgery? i have no history of heart, lung, or breathing problems.
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Pre op CXR: In the absence of cardiopulmonary symptoms or history it is not necessary especially at your age group
Answered 10/29/2014
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You are healthy. No.: Hospitals and surgery centers have established standards for medical clearance prior to surgery. With no medical history at 30 years old, the majority of centers would not require you to get a chest X-ray. Furthermore there is no medical indication for it.
Answered 9/17/2015
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