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After failed lateral release, my surgeon is thinking about doing a fulkerson procedure, but wants to do bone scan 1st. purpose of bone scan?
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To detect problem: The Fulkerson procedure is an to stabilize the kneecap to prevent chronic dislocation. He is being thorough and at your age that is important.
Answered 12/7/2014
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