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I am going to have surgery for my joint in my foot. what is the approximate recovery time for this?
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There are many : Joints in your foot, it would depend on which joint. Other variables would include the form of fixation, if any other procedures were being done simultaneously..Need more info...
Answered 4/1/2019
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Depends: It depends on what surgery and what joint.
Answered 12/20/2013
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Joint: This depends on the surgery , the joint , etc. These are questions to ask your surgeon. Call and sit down with a list of your questions. If the doc won't do this see someone else who will.
Answered 12/20/2013
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