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A 28-year-old female asked:

I hurt my foot 10 years ago i didn't see a doctor it took months before i was able to walk on it a bone is sticking out when i walk it tries to go to the left i force it to go straight but it hurts my hip should i get it xrayed?

2 doctor answers5 doctors weighed in
Dr. Ronald Oberman
Podiatry 33 years experience
Yes: See podiatrist for complete examination, diagnosis and treatment options. You want to also avoid further complications.
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Dr. Stuart Hickerson
Family Medicine 34 years experience
Yes: Often a fracture will heal, but calcify inappropriately. See an orthopedist or podiatrist.
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Last updated Dec 9, 2013

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