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I had my "lisfranc" area fused in sept found out today the fusion didn't take i made all my follow up appts how was missed by sur 2 nd metatarsal fusion insept found out today i have one broken screw and the fusion never took how was this missed by the

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Dr. Howard Fox answered

Specializes in Podiatry

What : What is your question? Did you walk on your foot during the first 2 months? That would explain how the fusion didn't take or how the screw broke. But even under "perfect" conditions, screws can break, albeit rare, and fusions can fail. Please repost with a question, and we'll do our best to answer you.

Answered 10/3/2016

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COMPLICATIONS: No surgery, or surgeon, has a 100% success rate. Unfortunately, complications happen even with compliant patients. Return to your surgeon and trust his/her advice as to what to do next. Good luck!

Answered 8/4/2016

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