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What do i need to ask about having knee surgery - arthroscopic on patellar tendon?
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Success rate: Ask about the doctor's success rate with this surgery, risks during and after the surgery, restrictions after the surgery and expected recovery time- specifically ability to return to everyday and then athletic activities.
Answered 10/22/2013
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