Cheryl > wrote in news:4e90b30a$0$28637$a8266bb1
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> On 10/8/2011 4:10 PM, sf wrote:
>> On Sat, 08 Oct 2011 16:01:14 -0400, >
>> wrote:
>>
>>> The surgeon didn't mention fusion for my back, though he did recommend
>>> it for my big toe that had bone spurs removed last year and still isn't
>>> better.
>>
>> My neighbor did that and was sorry after she did. You need toe
>> flexibility.
>
> Yes, I agree. I doubt I'll do it unless I just can't take the pain any
> more. It hurts a lot, but I don't think bad enough for that yet.
>


I've had two toes fused, the big toe and the one next to it. Also had the
top amputated off the 2nd one.

Flexibility is not a consideration. Unless you're a ballerina.

I was running 5k's in about 18mins a couple of years after the
fusion/amputation. (As a 32yo)

And I still have no problems with them.