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How Long Can Avascular Necrosis Surgery Be Postponed?
Dr. told me head OD femur getting necrotic. Have appt. on 23rd of Feb to schedule surgery. How long can I put surgery off? Son unexpectedly bought me ticket to visit from March 6th to the 12th. He is a Marine. I rarely see him. Would I have time for this?
Sat, 27 Oct 2018
Hello,
It is better to do the surgery as early as possible.
If the procedure has been delayed, chances for good results will be less.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
It is better to do the surgery as early as possible.
If the procedure has been delayed, chances for good results will be less.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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