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Guillain barre syndrome damaged my peripheral nerves and gave me hammer toes (2nd & 3rd) on r foot. what is recovery like following surgery to fix it?

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Not any longer....: Surgery to repair hammertoes in patients with neuromusclar diseases like gullian-barre fare no differently than patients who are without the disease. Arthrodesis (fusion) of the contracted toes will give you better long-term benefits vs. Contractures. Healing from surgery is based on arterial blood flow and nutrition.

Answered 1/14/2016

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Normal recovery time: The healing time will be the same as it would if you had not contracted gbs.

Answered 12/15/2013

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Dr. Payam Rafat answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Can vary: The healing rates can vary depending on the individual and on the exact type of procedure performed.

Answered 7/1/2016

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Dr. Thomas Inwood answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Gbs: As already stated , healing is not affected with gobs. Good luck.

Answered 12/15/2013

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