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    Spearheaded by orthopedic surgeon Dr. Glenn Pfeffer, a remarkable group of surgeons defined consensus terminology, agreed upon standardized templates for history and physical examination and recommended a comprehensive approach to CMT foot surgery
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    We have an exciting line-up of daily activities in store to connect and grow the Tribe of the Funky Feet. Anticipation and excitement is building, and the countdown has begun.
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