My mom had knee replacement surgery and now has a big stage 3 bedsore but the hospital says it'll heal on its own with just twice daily dressing. Should I be worried or push for more treatment?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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6+ Yrs

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ortho opinion is advised to the patient at apollo hospital.

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