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How long does it take to remove 2 bone spurs in your ankle?

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It takes 15 minutes: 15 minutes surgical time does not mean 15 minutes of healing time.

Answered 8/25/2012

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Bone spurs: It depends on where the spurs are. It also depends if they can be removed by an open technique or thru arthroscopy.

Answered 10/4/2016

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