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How can the doctor make 100% sure my mom doesnt develop dvt after knee replacement? she has put this off for years because she worry about dvt and pe

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Never 100%. : Unfortunately, while we can minimize the chance of DVT development after knee surgery, it would be unrealistic for any doctor to grant you a 0% chance of DVT.

Answered 8/21/2016

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