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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 answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Possibly: Surgery may be required if the fracture site is symptomatic and has not responded to conservative treatment.

Answered 7/19/2015

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Dr. Alan Heideman answered

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.

Dr Ghattas and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/20/2015

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A member asked:

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

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Scott Keith answered

Dr. Alan Heideman answered

Dr Ghattas and another doctor agreed

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