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Had an o 2drain pus out of ankle they said it had started spreading 2 bone and had 2 remove bits will i have trouble in the future with it?
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Location dependent: Future problems after this procedure will be determined by how much bone is removed and the location where it comes from. Also if there is an infection spreading to the bone that may require surgery or an extended course of antibiotics.
Answered 10/4/2016
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