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Is there a shot or an i.v. involved when doing a knee arthroplasty?
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Yes: It depend on the kind of anasthesia you will have, but all of them shots and IV
Answered 6/10/2014
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Sure: Iv for general anethesia if your going to let someone resurface your knee with metal amd plastic why worry about the needle?
Answered 9/11/2014
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