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Persistant pins and needles in ankle, toes and foot after minor injury to top of the foot.

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

See details: You symptoms suggest nerve damage or irritation. Is there swelling and/or tenderness? Other possible issues after minor trauma include CRPS. See an orthopedist.

Answered 9/2/2020

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Dr. Bernard Bach Jr answered

Nerve.: You may have irritated/stretched a nerve. See a non-surgical sports medicine physician for an exact diagnosis and treatment plan.

Dr Lebowitz and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/18/2014

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A member asked:

Persistant pins and needles in ankle, toes and foot after minor injury to top of the foot.

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Dr. Bernard Bach Jr answered

Dr Lebowitz and another doctor agreed

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