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Hi doctor, my father is suspected for psp. he had knee pain and one leg is being opersted now , planning for 2nd leg for operation.please suggest on ?

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Psp?: Progressive supranuclear palsy (psp)? My primary recommendations would be for no generalized anesthesia. Consider local nerve blocks or epidural for anesthesia. Also no risperdal, haldol (haloperidol). I would have no problem with a knee surgery for pain.

Answered 2/19/2015

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A member asked:

Hi doctor, my father is suspected for psp. he had knee pain and one leg is being opersted now , planning for 2nd leg for operation.please suggest on ?

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