Two days after my fall, Dr. Carbonell performed a small miracle and put my talus bone back together with pins and a metal plate. Pins were also put through the bones of my foot to attache an "external fixator."
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While I find these pictures to be incredibly encouraging--some lose their lunch looking at them. Hope you enjoy seeing the progress!