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If you have a quadacept sparing knee surgery, can you have a spinal block in place of being anesthetized?

Q: if you have a quadacept sparing knee surgery, can you have a spinal block in place of being anesthetized?

: I guess you can but I would rely on the recommendations of those who know exactly what is planned and your tolerance to pain,

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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I guess you can but I would rely on the recommendations of those who know exactly what is planned and your tolerance to pain,

Answered 11/26/2022

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A member asked:

If you have a quadacept sparing knee surgery, can you have a spinal block in place of being anesthetized?

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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