- Female
- 60 Years
- 14/08/2025
My mom had knee surgery for a fracture and she has hypothyroidism but we didn't get her thyroid levels checked before the surgery was that really necessary or could it affect her recovery
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Uncontrolled hypothyroidism can impact surgical recovery—thyroid function should ideally be checked pre-op.
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Consult a Orthopaedician
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