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A member asked:

There is a small bony fragment distal to the lateral malleolus which is likely developmental or secondary to old trauma what do that mean. thanks?

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Bone fragment: As long as the fragment is not painful, it may just be an extra bone or an old calcification from an old injury. See a podiatrist and have it examined.. An MRI may be useful.

Dr Kahan agreed

Answered 7/23/2015

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