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Ortho wants to do bone fusion surgery for nonunion fracture in navicular joint. should i wear moon boot until surgery?
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Doing the moon walk.: If wearing the boot has the effect of reducing pain and swelling, it would be a good idea.
Answered 7/10/2015
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