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What can i do about possible navicular stress fracture?
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Immobilization: The area needs to be splinted or casted to immobilize the area to allow healing.
Answered 12/28/2013
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May need cast: See your foot doctor promptly to avoid future complications of non-healing fracture, post-traumatic arthritis, chronic pain.
Answered 12/3/2014
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