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A member asked:

How long do the pins stay in after hmer toe surgery?

7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Approx 4-6 weeks: Assuming you are talking about an arthrodesis or fusion of the toe with a k- wire.

Dr Hettinger and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 12/23/2019

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See below: It depends, some pins are permanent, but if they are sticking thru the tip of the toe they stay upto 6 weeks.

Dr Kass and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/24/2019

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