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What Are The Chances Of Non Union After Big Toe Fusion?

Hi had big toe fusion 7 weeks ago due to arthertic joint. Got infection in scar and orthopedic doctor says ive got mobility in joint still. I had non union on other big toe last year and hope it doesnt happen again...he used titanium plate and 6 screws so surely it shudnt move at all any info would be good thanks
Fri, 6 May 2016
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hi,

thank you for providing the brief history of you.

A thorough musculoskeletal assessment is advised.

As, the toe is a small bone and any surgery performed will be totally dependable on the metabolism of the individual. Also, due to infection the healing is delayed and the non union is possible. As you are having arthritic joint, there is a possibility of less calcium in the bone and the bone is small to have proper calcium deposition.

For the non union, there needs to be the use of the bone graft to advance healing and the union can be expected.

Regards
Jay Indravadan Patel
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What Are The Chances Of Non Union After Big Toe Fusion?

hi, thank you for providing the brief history of you. A thorough musculoskeletal assessment is advised. As, the toe is a small bone and any surgery performed will be totally dependable on the metabolism of the individual. Also, due to infection the healing is delayed and the non union is possible. As you are having arthritic joint, there is a possibility of less calcium in the bone and the bone is small to have proper calcium deposition. For the non union, there needs to be the use of the bone graft to advance healing and the union can be expected. Regards Jay Indravadan Patel