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Having triple arthrodesis with proximal bone graft, gastroc recession how long will i need a knee walker?

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??: Would be best to discuss this with your surgeon / but about 8 weeks is in the ball park make sure your vit d level is adequate to allow for good bone to bone healing at the arthrodesis site / these take a good while to heal fully.

Answered 1/23/2014

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