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Ankle arthrodesis
Its been 9 weeks since my ankle fusion surgery. Now I feel like my foot is positioned in 5degree plantarflexsion. Will I be able to walk without a limp barefoot after I get recovered fully?
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Yes you need sometime to stiffen up.Hang on Your foot should be in immobilizer or a plaster atleast for 3 months after surgery . If you have removed at 9 weeks walking barefoot you will end up in disaster
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Hopefully yes
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