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I had a hammer toe on both my feet. i had surgery 6 yrs ago. recently my right foot started to hurt again, what can i do?

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Dr. Payam Rafat answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Have it re-evaluated: On occasion, following surgery people may develop a bone spur which may become painful after some time. Go back to the doctor and have it re-evaluated.

Answered 3/17/2013

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Dr. Thomas Inwood answered

Specializes in Podiatry

hammertoe: Your best course of action is to see your podiatrist as stated above. Good luck.

Dr Rafat and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/29/2014

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A member asked:

I had a hammer toe on both my feet. i had surgery 6 yrs ago. recently my right foot started to hurt again, what can i do?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Payam Rafat answered

Dr. Thomas Inwood answered

Dr Rafat and another doctor agreed

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