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Foot now cavus after increase in activity. untreated cs since april and torn retinaculum. surgeon said no operate this year. how protect foot until?
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What was the reason : For no operation? What was the purpose of the surgery? What are you trying to protect? Are you implying you currently have a compartment syndrome?
Answered 12/19/2014
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