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I had surgery for osteochondritis dissecans. what if i don't use my crutches?
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Risk of failure: If your surgeon recommended crutches, it is to unloaded the area of bone involved. By putting weight through the joint, you are risking a bad result and may have a poor outcome.
Answered 12/9/2013
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