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A female asked:
my doctor said i have a chipped bone in my foot near my ankle it's been causing me a lot of pain over the pat two months will i need the piece removed?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in

Dr. Mark Galperin answered
Pain Management 32 years experience
Broken foot: Most likely not, unless that piece interferes with the joint movement, but you need you ankle to be immobilized.
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Dr. Rudolf Zak answered
Podiatry 19 years experience
“Chipped bone”: It can be removed if it’s painful and interfering with normal foot function
370 viewsAnswered Mar 3, 2018
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