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How could i know that the surgical removal of the osteod osteoma inside the bone of the ankle will not affect badly the tissues& nerves around.help me?
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Good techniques: There are many less invasive techniques now to access an osteoid osteoma, so there would be less damage to the local soft tissues.
Answered 2/11/2013
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See below: The surgery should not affect the tissue or nerve if done with care and caution.
Answered 10/4/2016
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