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My husband recently felt pain &weakness in his left ankle.scan says that it's elongated bone that presses on the neurological part.what should he do?

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Dr. Jeffrey Kass answered

Follow up : With the doctor who ordered the scan and hear his suggestions.

Dr Inwood and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/26/2013

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