i mean, if bilateral is before is it singular and sm
Posted By: lrs on 2006-10-31
In Reply to: diagnosis: bony extosis, bilateral tibia or tibias? - lrs
Subject: i mean, if bilateral is before is it singular and sm
how do you hand bilaterally. I am very confused on the singular and plural regarding these because doctors say it both ways.
For example, examination of the hip, knee, and ankle is normal bilaterally...singular.
So, is it always singular when you use these words? or an equivalent (left and right lower extremity or extremities, etc)
I have been doing this for 3 months but this seems to keep coming up and i am hearing it dictated both ways. Thanks ahead of time for any help :)
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