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My son (16) has talocalcaneal coalition. will he need surgery?

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Need to : Discuss this with your orthopedic surgeon. May just need exercises. But then depends on findings on MRI or other diagnostic test results , he may need surgery.

Answered 6/10/2014

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Dr. Ellen Wenzel answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Depends: If this was note as an incidental finding, likely not. If this is causing symptoms for a patient, depending on the nature and severity, possibly. Talk to a board certified foot and surgeon for more detailed information.

Answered 11/25/2012

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