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Is there any other treatment for my fused ankle. it was the only option couple of years ago to relief pain. has there been any development. i m 22 ?

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Dr. Peter Ihle answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

If fused B content: Nothing better than a solid fusion. Don't mess with it. My old mentor always said "there is no condition in orthopedics that is so severe that you can't make it worse with surgery".

Dr Rhoads and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 8/7/2014

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