Guess I just won't expand it, still unsure....
Posted By: ER-MT on 2007-09-20
In Reply to: PFC (orthopedic) meanings - ER-MT
Subject: Guess I just won't expand it, still unsure....
because too many times when he uses the term PFC there is no other indication of a joint replacement system having been done or anticipated, so I still have my doubts that that is really what he means by these initials. Thanks for your help.
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