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A member asked:

Can i have surgery to repair peroneal tendon and fractured talus at the same time?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Two surgeries/once: Yes there is no reason why you can not, as long as the surgeon has no objection.

Dr Kass and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/17/2012

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Yes: If both require surgery it would possible (and often times preferable) to address both at the same time.

Dr Ali and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 8/6/2015

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