# Vascular surgery for claudication - anyone ever try this for pain?

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**Category:** In My Humble Opinion\
**Created:** [May 19, 2022, 5:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vascular-surgery-for-claudication-anyone-ever-try-this-for-pain/964663 "2022-05-19T05:33:05Z")\
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**Post date:** [May 19, 2022, 5:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vascular-surgery-for-claudication-anyone-ever-try-this-for-pain/964663/1 "2022-05-19T05:33:05Z")

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The VA doctors we’ve seen suggest PT and walking, but I would like to know if there is a surgical relief for claudication of the legs? I am willing to go outside the VA system. Walking has become so difficult for my partner and we have a trip planned. Is it time for a wheelchair???