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What risks and potential complications are associated with knee replacement in nigeria?
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??: Having worked in africa (not in nigeria) i would not be big on recommending complicated surgery in many places in africa i hear tell that South Africa has a good medical care system i do not really know about nigeria ? Why would you want it done in nigeria.
Answered 2/19/2015
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