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8m of pain after fracture of sesamoid under 5th metatarsal can't put weight on it still swollen surgeon scared to remove am i to live in pain 4eva?

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Dr. Scott Keith answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Open sesame: Sesamoid fractures can be pesky no matter where they are located. If you have already tried conservative measures to treat the area and have had no relief, then I would suggest having new eyes evaluate your problem.

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/26/2016

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