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How long will recovery take for sesamoiditis surgery in both feet?

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Dr. Thomas Inwood answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Surgery: That will depend o how much dissection will be needed to excise the bone. Generally this involves soft tissue dissection with skin healing in 10-14 days further recovery will be dependent on your participation in your care, .

Answered 1/2/2014

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