Simultaneous Joint Fusion and Surgical Repair of Heel Fractures Is Beneficial
American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS)Basic logic tells us making two surgical repairs in one operation is more cost-effective than performing each repair separately. A study presented today at the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society's 13th Annual Summer Meeting reveals that in some cases this "doubling-up" is not only cost-effective, it leads to better healing and greater patient satisfaction as well.