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Need doctor's help! what can you tell me of tarsal coalitions?
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If painful: And conservative tx fails, surgery is ussually the option as they are structual deformities.
Answered 1/7/2015
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Coalition: These are boney deformities that can cause pain and can need surgical resection. Sometimes orthotics help as does injection therapy . Always see your podiatrist for assistance
Answered 1/5/2014
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