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I'm a diabetic with charcot and a ankle fusion. i am now in a boot walking cast, what to do?
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Not much: If foot has not had surgery then you may need charcot surgery.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Limit your walking: For starters and discuss with doctor in detail what to do. You havent told us why you are in the walker...Do you have an active charcot foot? An ulcer? What is going on?
Answered 12/27/2013
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