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I received a triple arthrodesis in 2009 after numerous unsuccessful surgeries in 2008. the swelling and pain today limits me/30 minutes walking/standi?

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Non uniom: They could be many possibilities however the most common one is a non-union or psudoarthrosis at one of the three fused joints.Need to have either a ct scan or mri to determine if a non-union is present.See the dr who did your surgical procedure.

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Answered 9/23/2016

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