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Broke all the bones between my toes and ankles 21 yrs ago. i have a spot on the top inner side of my foot that protrudes. can the bone be shaved down?

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Dr. Jeffrey Kass answered

Likely: Obviously an xray with a foot surgeon would be in order. The assumption that it is a bone spur of some sort may or may not be correct.

Answered 1/11/2015

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A member asked:

Broke all the bones between my toes and ankles 21 yrs ago. i have a spot on the top inner side of my foot that protrudes. can the bone be shaved down?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeffrey Kass answered

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