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A member asked:

I am 70 years old - housewife and suffer from knuckle-bone pain. do you advise operation or special orthopedic shoes ?

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Bone pain: Suggest you see a doctor for examination and diagnosis to find out why you are in pain.

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/23/2016

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