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A member asked:
Is bone fusion surgery for a foot an effective treatment?
12 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
Yes: If it wasn't we would not recommend it.
Answered 7/27/2019
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Depends: It depends on what the surgery is trying to achieve and what bones are being fused. But in the proper scenerio it is very effective.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Can be: Depending on location, surgeon, age and health of the patient fusion can be very successful.
Answered 12/20/2013
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Fusion : As already stated , with the right approach and goal it can be very successful.
Answered 12/20/2013
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