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I have had 2 unsuccessful repairs to the achilles. thedoctor says the next step is removal and fuse the ankle.what should i do?
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It might be: If you have a nonfunctioning tendo achilles, you cannot bear weight on your foot. An ankle fusion will "fuse" the ankle in a position so that the foot can bear weight. Talk to your foot surgeon (podiatric or orthopedic) about the specifics. A leg brace (afo) might offer a nonsurgical option.
Answered 11/6/2012
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While this may: Be possible i would seek another opinion. Did you use the same doc for the first 2 attempts?
Answered 11/6/2012
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See below: I would seek a 2nd opinion. Your info provided is limited so i cannot really tell why your achilles' tendon repair failed.
Answered 11/11/2012
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