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Will i have a limp after arthrodesis? after ankle arthrodesis, will i always walk with a noticeable limp? will i need special shoes?
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See below: You will have some limp and sometimes shoes with a rocker bottom will be helpful.
Answered 12/11/2017
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Yes you will limp: You may need a shoe with a rocker bottom to help with your gait cycle.
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