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A member asked:

Is there any brace/support for flat foot, metatarsalgia and chronically painful ankle? (on the same leg)

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Dr. Thomas Inwood answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Brace: Yes - depending on the problem there are many braces /orthotics etc that can help . See your podiatrist for assistance

Dr Seibert and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/12/2017

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