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There is pain in my foot at point just below my thumb. iconsulted doctor who says , there is pea size nodule which is hurting on bone and so sh'd opert?

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Dr. Robert Rosenstein answered

Has she tried: I will ask if the doctor you have seen has taken x-rays or ultrasound to verify location of the nodule. Is the nodule move with the tendon oe is it stationary? Did you discuss options such as physical therapy, injection therapy or surgery if indicated? This is how i would proceed.

Dr Ettinger agreed

Answered 9/20/2012

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A member asked:

There is pain in my foot at point just below my thumb. iconsulted doctor who says , there is pea size nodule which is hurting on bone and so sh'd opert?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Rosenstein answered

Dr Ettinger agreed

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