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6 month injury. mri: reads chronic subcentimeter avulsion fx lateral navicular with sclerotic margins and cystic changes. will this require surgery?

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Dr. Scott Keith
Dr. Scott Keithanswered
Podiatry 46 years experience
Possibly: Surgery may be required if the fracture site is symptomatic and has not responded to conservative treatment.
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Dr. Alan Heideman
Dr. Alan Heidemananswered
Diagnostic Radiology 36 years experience
Nonhealing: Sounds like the fracture is not healing or fusing on its own. You would need to consult an orthopedist as for the best method of treatment.
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