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What questions should i ask my orthopedic doctor before a claviculectomy surgery?
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Varies: You should make sure you have a general understanding of the nature if the procedure itself, potential risk and complications associated with the surgery, success rate, and typical postoperative course.
Answered 12/11/2014
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