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Is it standard to check for union before letting a patient walk after a midfoot fusion?
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Fusion: It is typical to perform serial radiographs following fusion to monitor for signs of healing, poor healing and maintenance of fixation.
Answered 12/6/2012
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Yes: If there wher not union of the bone it would endanger proper healing if walking to soon.
Answered 12/8/2012
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