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Stress fx lt 5 m tarsal & base of rt ankle 5months ago. pain has returned can't walk much.ice/nsaid/ace. x-r normal. causes?what can i do?
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Let me explain: It is unusual to have pain after 5 month of stress fracture, the fracture should be healed also stress fracture is rear with the 5th metatarsal, go back to the doctor and tell that I am sure he will advice you.
Answered 3/6/2014
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