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Can having jra slow the recovery for guided growth knock knee surgery? it's been week she still sore and has poor balance and needs a walker age 9

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

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Varies: Having JRA could potentially slow her recovery, especially if other joints are involved as well. I would certainly let her surgeon know if you don't think she is recovering as she should.

Answered 11/12/2015

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A member asked:

Can having jra slow the recovery for guided growth knock knee surgery? it's been week she still sore and has poor balance and needs a walker age 9

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Edward Hellman answered

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