Using screws to secure bones together is a common technique used during foot surgery. Screws are meant to hold two or more bones together or fragments of bones together. Think of this the same way you would when you screw two pieces of wood together. Primary bone healing will take place when the bones are compressed together. The use of screws allows the patient to be able to walk and as well as experience other weight bearing activities after surgery. The screws allow your foot and ankle to reg