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Disability After Surgery

Radius Anesthesia

Older individuals contemplating surgery often express concerns regarding potential complications, returning home, and the anticipated improvement in their quality of life. Notably, the avoidance of new or worsening disability becomes a paramount consideration with advancing age. To better guide patients, clinicians must not only discuss surgical success rates but also apprise them of the likelihood of developing new or worsening disability after surgery.

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