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In august i was diagnosed w/ rear foot varus, hyper mobile forefoot, and a fractured fibular sesamoid. what can i do to speed up the recovery process?

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Dr. Cornelius Oleary answered

Specializes in Urgent Care

Ortho foot & ankle : You need to visit an orthopaedic foot and ankle specialist for advice. Unclear if a bony abnormality or injury caused your varus /versus congenital problem. The hypermobile (flatfoot ?)you may be referring to is a long term problem however there are exercises and orthotics that an expert may recommend maybe even reconstruction but the expert can tell you. Sesamoid not likely a problem Good luck.

Answered 12/22/2015

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Dr. Ellen Wenzel answered

Specializes in Podiatry

See a specialist: The examination of these problems requires specialty examination. If you are under the care of one now, ask for recommendations for healing. Follow those guidelines made. Otherwise, see a board certified foot and ankle surgeon (Podiatric or Orthopedic F&A).

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Dr. Scott Keith answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Oh sesamoid.: Specifically, what is it that you are trying to recover from? I'm not sure if it is the sesamoid.

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Orthotic or brace: You would certainly want to follow the doctors recommendations carefully. If the structural abnormality contributed to the fracture, usually an orthotic, a brace, or a cast will be used to protect the fracture as it heals.

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