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Will waiting two more weeks after the suggested surgery date to repair a fractured calcaneus bone not be an option? if not, why? thank you!
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See below: The concern is that if the bone has already started to heal, particularly if it is healing in a bad position, it may be harder to fix and not have as good a result as if the timing was optimal. It might be ok to wait, but I would definitely discuss the pros and cons with your doctor.
Answered 9/8/2016
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