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Have to have a fusion of the great toe with a hip bone graft. how painful will both of these procedures be? how will my hip feel after?

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Dr. Rick Pospisil answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Toe fusion: Both areas will be equally unco for first 7-10 days. Iliac crest ( so called hip ) pain lessens by second week. Great toe pain lasts for 6-8 weeks as it is subjected to weight even with crutches .

Answered 2/13/2016

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