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How would you know if you have a bone fracture in your foot?
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X-ray: The best way to diagnosis a fracture is get an x-ray. Have you physician review the x-ray.
Answered 8/19/2013
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X-ray: Some fractures are evident without an x-ray but many are not. If you are concerned that you may have a fracture in your foot, then i would suggest seeing an orthopaedic surgeon for an examination and x-rays.
Answered 11/20/2013
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Xrays: Foot fractures are most commonly diagnosed on x-ray.
Answered 7/5/2012
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