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What to do if i am considering an ankle fusion. do you have any feedback or suggestions for me?
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Fusion: Yes - speak frankly and openly to your surgeon . Ask lots of questions. If you need to do so , seek a second opinion.
Answered 12/23/2013
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Yes: You may want to explore having an ankle implant done instead of a fusion. But this would depend on how bad the damage is to the ankle and what caused it.
Answered 12/29/2013
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