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I have an avulsion/chip fracture involving the anterior lateral aspect of the calcaneus.how can i lessen the pain in my ankle an knee an heel of foot?
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Brace/PT: Sounds like you need some Physical Therapy and/or Bracing! This kind of fracture generally takes 6-8 weeks to heal! Hope this helps Dr Z
Answered 10/31/2014
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