Patients who develop painful arthritis in various joints of the foot may eventually require surgery. Sometimes joints may be "cleaned up" with surgical procedures to remove spurs and realign joints. There are cases when joints must be fused surgically to reduce chronic pain and allow for a more stable foot. Joint implants in the foot and ankle are used less frequently than other parts of the body because of the large amount of stress that is placed on these small joints with every step.
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