A common knee surgery tends to be a waste on seniors. Torn meniscus cartilage repair.
https://www.cnbc.com/2018/04/05/knee-surgery-for-seniors-is-costly-and-usually-a-waste.html
It notes eliminating pain may not be feasible or even necessary to help the patient with things like rehab/therapy.
https://www.cnbc.com/2018/04/05/knee-surgery-for-seniors-is-costly-and-usually-a-waste.html
It notes eliminating pain may not be feasible or even necessary to help the patient with things like rehab/therapy.