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What questions should i ask the doctor before ankle reconstruction surgery?
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How many has he done: The more surgeries that the doctor has performed the better the outcome.Discuss the post op care and rehab needed.
Answered 5/17/2016
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See below: How many have they done? What happens the day of surgery? What is the post op treatment plan? When can you drive? Risks/benefits.
Answered 4/3/2014
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