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How can an athlete best ease out (in/out of it for 8 mos) of a walking boot and back into sports (post sesamoid injury) safely? how long does it take?
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This: is the kind of question that MUST be the decision of your Treating Orthopedist along with reports from and the contribution of your Coach and Trainer.... If you are "on your own" suggest that the provider who ordered the BOOT be the decision maker! Hope this helps Dr Z
Answered 11/28/2017
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