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my son is 12yr old, and he is having a surgery on his leg for a compete rupture hamstring. please give me advices my this procedure. thank you?

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Dr. Charlene Sojico
Dr. Charlene Sojico answered
Pediatrics 41 years experience
You need to : Talk to the surgeon performing the procedure. He is your best source of information for that particular procedure. Normally he will talk to you about it- risks and benefits and a consent before operation is scheduled. Good luck !
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