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Disclaimer: The following is intended to be a general guideline. Every patient’s rehabilitation course should be individualized based on various factors including, but not limited to, age, prior functioning, and other comorbidities. These guidelines can be overruled by clinical judgment or the surgeon’s recommendations.

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