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Many fasciotomies cs returns. hypertrophic muscles, scar tissue & fluid pockets in leg. could fusing ankle atrophy muscles to reduce volume, & end cs?
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Ankle Fusion: Ankle fusion (arthrodesis) absolutely will atrophy certain muscles in the foot and leg, as there is no further motion in the ankle joint. This limits the amount of contracture and use of the muscle, which leads to muscle wasting and atrophy. Also, you will not return the blood to your heart as effectively, as you rely on skeletal muscle to push the blood back to the heart (Venous insufficiency)
Answered 4/12/2018
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