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Dirty nail puncture wound seemed to heal well with antibiotics. now, 4months later, it is painful to walk, especially when i am flexing my foot. why?

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Dr. Jeffrey Kass answered

You need to see: A foot doc to have xrays and I would not wait. Hopefully, your issue is unrelated to the initial injury and coincidental. Otherwise you have to make sure nothing is "brewing" from that initial injury.

Dr Miller and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/21/2015

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A member asked:

Dirty nail puncture wound seemed to heal well with antibiotics. now, 4months later, it is painful to walk, especially when i am flexing my foot. why?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeffrey Kass answered

Dr Miller and another doctor agreed

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