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I'm getting surgery to remove a bone spur from underneath my big toe nail im wondering if i'm going to need a boot or crutches after the operation ?
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POST OP CARE: Resection of Bone spur. Discuss with your surgeon the post op care recommendations. It may depend on the type of surgery, your response to surgery and underlying health issues.
Answered 11/28/2017
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