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I have avn in my tarsal navicular. pain is only bad after sitting or laying down. it's like a start-up pain. walking fjne. why?

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Dr. Jeffrey Kass answered

It is possible: Attachments to the bone I.e ligaments etc contract while you are at rest and start tugging at the one when you are mobile....

Answered 4/30/2015

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A member asked:

I have avn in my tarsal navicular. pain is only bad after sitting or laying down. it's like a start-up pain. walking fjne. why?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeffrey Kass answered

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