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Leg pain is getting worse and insoles, physio and painkillers aren't helping, is surgery the next option or is there something else that i can try?

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Dr. David Schleimer answered

Yes: Surgery is the last remedy to consider. A proper differential diagnosis by an md is called for. Feel better!

Answered 10/4/2016

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A member asked:

Leg pain is getting worse and insoles, physio and painkillers aren't helping, is surgery the next option or is there something else that i can try?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. David Schleimer answered

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