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Why Am I Suffering From Foot Drop And Swelling After Undergoing Arthrodesis Surgery Post Bullet Injury?
good morning Dr. I am suffering foot drop problem at right foot since 20 years due to bullet injury.One year before I had undergone triple arthodesis surgery at subtalar joint. Inspite fo being one year of my surgery, I am not completely free from swelling.please advice me to overcome swelling.
Mon, 19 May 2014
Dear friend is there any other problem apart from swelling. As swelling is going to stay for many more years. If there is pain also then you need to repeat x rays and see if there is incomplete arthrodesis. If you want you can send me the x rays then i will be better able to tell you more.
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