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A member asked:

Should i use crutches/ c doc my foot pain has been gradually been getting worse the past week. no known cause of pain.

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Dr. Rick Pospisil answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Foot pain: It would be best to figure out why u have foot pain . If there is no history of trauma and no skin changes ,you should be seen by a doctor

Dr Szatkowski agreed

Answered 11/26/2015

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Thank

Crutches if needed.: Use crutches if you need to. But see a n orthopedic foot and ankle specialist for diagnosis and care.

Dr Pospisil agreed

Answered 4/7/2016

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