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Calcification of the tendon over the 5th metatarsal can't see ortho for 6 weeks pain worse what's normal treatment n risks of no treatment?
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If you can't find : Ortho sooner than that, try a podiatrist. A cam walker boot is something to try...immobilization may help reduce your pain.
Answered 9/29/2016
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