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What can i expect from a subtalar joint fusion and iliac bone graft?

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Improved Stability: Your foot and ankle should meet the ground with improved stabiity. It will be less likely to collapse and roll your heel out under weight bearing.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/5/2016

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