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Long-term outcomes demonstrate improved function and aesthetics in pedal fat pad atrophy, indicating location-specific treatment benefits.
Autologous foot grafting confers durable, site-specific benefits nearly a decade post-procedure. Heel grafting restores long-term function, whereas forefoot grafting primarily improves cosmesis. Importantly, timing of grafting (immediate vs. delayed) does not alter durability, underscoring the need for location-specific treatment counseling and potential repeat procedures in forefoot patients.
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