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Had a bad injury a year ago broke navicular in foot and subluxed peroneals. had surgery for navicular but left peroneal untreated. ok to not treat?

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Varies : If you are not have symptoms if weakness or instability, it may be ok to not treat. If not, a reconstructive surgery would be an option. I would discuss directly with your surgeon.

Answered 1/18/2016

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