Bridgeton, NJ
A 17-year-old female asked:
how will my dr determine if i am a candidate for a fulkerson osteotomy after a failed lateral release?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

Dr. Jeffrey Sideranswered
Sports Medicine 39 years experience
See your orthopedisi: You need to see an orthopedic specialist who
deals with these problems
You need to review your history, a good physical
exam and mri review
Only then can one determine if you need that procedure
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