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  • 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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Dr. Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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Uncontrolled hypothyroidism can impact surgical recovery—thyroid function should ideally be checked pre-op.

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