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I fractured my foot 6 years ago, and it finally healed but a bircitus sac formed underneath my metatarsals. i've tried everything what should i do?
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See a podiatrist, -: -may need further eval., or inserts for your shoes. Certainly worth the time to do so.
Answered 2/26/2016
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