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I'm having my 1st metatarsal shortened, and they're going to put 2 screws in it. how often do the screws cause later problems or pain?
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Screwy situation.: I think you'll find that this phenomenon varies from surgeon to surgeon. It would probably be best to ask the surgeon just what his fixation complication rate is.
Answered 7/12/2016
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