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What happens when knee tendon is removed? Patient ...

what happens when knee tendon is removed?  Patient I care for was told about this surgery last night. He is having problems with pressure wounds and his legs are contracted for yrs.  Surgeon said if they remove the tendons behind the knee the leg will be forever straight out and not bend at all is this correct?

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