I have two screws in the navicular bone of my foot. i feel likethey are irritating my ankle bone or possibly my talus. i am 4 months post surgery. what should i do?

Question

If I have avn of the talus navicular in my foot should I have the joint fused with a bone graph and screws?

Answer 1

Remove them: If the screws were placed to do a talo-navicular fusion or to fixate a fractured navicular, you need to follow up with the surgeon, have x-rays and if the bone has consolidated and healed, or the joint has fused, you can have the screws removed. This is done through small incisions and the recovery is not as long as the initial surgery.

Answer 2

Navicular: Always always always consult your surgeon for any concerns or problems. He/she would want to hear from you if you have concerns.

I have two screws in the navicular bone of my foot. i feel likethey are irritating my ankle bone or possibly my talus. i am 4 months post surgery. what should i do?

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