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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?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Mark Galperin answered

Broken foot: Most likely not, unless that piece interferes with the joint movement, but you need you ankle to be immobilized.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 10/23/2017

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Dr. Rudolf Zak answered

“Chipped bone”: It can be removed if it’s painful and interfering with normal foot function

Answered 3/3/2018

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A member 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?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Mark Galperin answered

Dr Chuu agreed

Dr. Rudolf Zak answered

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