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Can i have my ankle fused. i have a foot drop condition?
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Yes: But you can also have a brace made to help compensate for the foot drop.
Answered 12/29/2013
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Drop foot: A brace is your best first choice . You can always do surgery - what you can't do is undo it
Answered 12/30/2013
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Try bracing: U can get a brace that mimics what u will b like with a fused ankle. Even b 4 this try a drop foot brace, there are a few 2 choose from. From a polypropylene shoe insert 2 a spring loaded foot drop brace. If this helps and u r happy, ur done. Proceed 2 a brace that mimics the fusion. Nothing risked ; nothing permanent like a fusion.
Answered 12/30/2013
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