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Can you tell me how much time will it take to recovery from ankle fusion surgery, and what is to be expected?
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Fusion: These are questions to be asked of your treating surgeon. Always feel free to ask questions of your physician(s)
Answered 12/28/2013
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Several months: It could be more or less depending on the procedure and what type of fixation is used to fuse the joint. You will not have any motion at the ankle after surgery.
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