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Elderly man in rcfe fractures patella requiring surgery. after surgery will he go back to the residential facility or be put in an interim facility?
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Many variables: Was he ambulatory prior to fracture? Intact mental status or dementia? Good candidate for (inpatient) rehabilitation? Any other complication factors? Orthopedic surgeon, physical therapist & Family Doc can discuss best option for him.
Answered 5/28/2015
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