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When should I consider surgery for rheumatoid arthritis?

Jun, 20161:09 watch
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When should I consider surgery for rheumatoid arthritis?

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There are many surgical procedures to treat rheumatoid arthritis. In this video, Louis Pack, DPM, author and founding fellow of the American College of Rheumatology, discusses RA surgical procedures and gives advice on choosing a surgeon.

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