I'm 33 year old. I had undergone surgery for a tibia and fibula open fracture 11 months back. My tibia bone has not yet joined. There is still a clear gap in the x-ray. Doctors are suggesting another surgery to remove all the nails and leave just one rod inside. Should I go ahead?

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