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I dropped a table on my foot, is it broken?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Self- diagnosis is: Not a good approach. Medical history, xray and physical exam normally can rule in or rule out a fracture ; provide an accurate diagnosis.

Dr Husar agreed

Answered 4/13/2014

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