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A member asked:

The outside of my foot hurts when pressure is applied on the 5th metatarsal. it also hurts to bend my pinky toe. what could be wrong?

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Many things: Bursitis, fracture, contusion, sprain, gout, arthritis to name a few.

Dr Minich agreed

Answered 7/17/2015

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