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A member asked:

What can be done when the pain in your toes has not been helped with orthodics or injections?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Talk to your doctor: Sometimes further diagnostic tests are necessary to more accurately assess the full extent of the problem. Additional measures, such as surgical options might need to be discussed as well.

Dr DeGruccio agreed

Answered 11/1/2012

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You need a : Diagnosis before treatment can be recommended.

Dr Weeks agreed

Answered 11/4/2012

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