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Recovery time
Sir,
I've undergone spinal surgery and bilateral calcaneum surgeries in 2011-12 , and 4 screw were kept in my both calcanea .
Now I wish to get the screws removed in my right calcaneum. I would like to take your opinion in how many days I may be recovered after surgery.
Thank you sir.
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There are 2 screws with washer in calcaneum, which was probably fused at subtalar joint.
You can get them removed, sutures will heal by 2 weeks. Weight bearing after 4-5 days better.
Return to sports/ running around 3-4 weeks post surgery.
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