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A member asked:

Xray said osteophyte on dorsal aspect of navicular bone. have severe foot pain. doctor wasnt concerned. what can i do - help

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Have you considered: evaluation by a podiatrist? That is a doctor who specializes in feet.

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/10/2014

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