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Bone spurs on big toe. other than surgery, is their a way to dissolve them or alternative treatment? pain when i fully bend, or wear high heels.
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No: Symptomatic treatments like injections, paddings, physical therapy, nsaids, will help but only surgery will remove spur.
Answered 2/22/2015
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