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As someone with knock knees, my right knee is in so much pain, i've had surgery before to try to correct my knees, which hasn't worked. i want to have my right leg amputated?
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Get an opinion: from an orthopedic surgeon for possible knee replacement surgery. Amputation seems like a drastic cure in a young person like you.
Answered 9/29/2018
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