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Stretched nerve to big toe in '92 ankle fracture. about 15 yrs later, bone spur under big toe ball of ft . top of foot burns now. did nerve "wake up"?

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Dr. Shivajee Nallamothu answered

Probably arthritis: You could have arthritic changes in the joint of your big toe. This can irritate the nerve. This can be treated by an orthopedic surgeon.

Answered 7/13/2012

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Dr. Nolan Segal answered

No: It is a different nerve pathway. The spur on the bottom will not cause burning on top.

Answered 12/20/2012

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A member asked:

Stretched nerve to big toe in '92 ankle fracture. about 15 yrs later, bone spur under big toe ball of ft . top of foot burns now. did nerve "wake up"?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Shivajee Nallamothu answered

Dr. Nolan Segal answered

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