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I developed avn in my midfoot navicular after a fracture to that area which never healed after 4 mos. what's this mean for me? pain forever?

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Dr. Nima Moghaddas answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Bone stimulator: May work in your case, along with rigid orthotics to control the motion of your navicular which all help with pain management. It's certainly worth a second opinion.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 5/14/2015

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A member asked:

I developed avn in my midfoot navicular after a fracture to that area which never healed after 4 mos. what's this mean for me? pain forever?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Nima Moghaddas answered

Dr Ali agreed

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