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I have advanced osteoarthritis of the mid foot. DR Mandell has scheduled injections. If this doesn t work he wants to do fusion. He is Not board certified according to your records and the list of procedures he performs on the foot does not include fusion. How can I determine if he is qualified to perfom a fusion. Mary Kay Allgood
Tue, 29 Mar 2016
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when osteoarthritis has failed to respond to oral medications and injections, fusion is commonly performed to relieve pain. As to who does the procedure? this is question of trust and experience. I would choose a surgeon who is board certified orthopaedic surgeon or foot and ankle surgeon with experience in this procedure. Please consult a qualified and board certified foot and ankle surgeon
when osteoarthritis has failed to respond to oral medications and injections, fusion is commonly performed to relieve pain. As to who does the procedure? this is question of trust and experience. I would choose a surgeon who is board certified orthopaedic surgeon or foot and ankle surgeon with experience in this procedure. Please consult a qualified and board certified foot and ankle surgeon
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