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I injured the ball of my foot, and it never healed properly. my physio blamed overpronation, but strengthening my arch didn't help. any ideas?

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Dr. Jeffrey Kass answered

Could be : Sesamoiditis or fractured sesamoid, not sure exactly what the ball of the for is to you....if your including all the metatarsals then neuroma should be ruled out as well.

Answered 4/21/2015

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Dr. Seth Steber answered

X-ray?: If you hadn't an X-Ray, get an x-ray. Look for a stress fracture. Other possibilities already neuroma and capsulitis.

Answered 8/1/2015

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A member asked:

I injured the ball of my foot, and it never healed properly. my physio blamed overpronation, but strengthening my arch didn't help. any ideas?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

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