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Xray foot/ankle report: slight scattered osteophyte formation is seen with no acute disease. could cavus foot from retinaculum tear cause osteophytes?

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That would depend: On where the osteophyte was located and which retinaculum was torn. The fact a cavus foot is present has no bearing.

Dr Anyanwu agreed

Answered 11/29/2014

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