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I have a hard bone like knot on top my foot below the ancle. it doesn't hurt and don't move no trauma .i've had it there maybe 2 years. what is it?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

EXOSTOSES: (bony "bump"s) are very common on the foot ( the most common place is the heel (Heel "spur" Unless it causes a problem..(shoe fitting etc) IGNORE it! Hope this is helpful Dr Z

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Answered 8/7/2016

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A member asked:

I have a hard bone like knot on top my foot below the ancle. it doesn't hurt and don't move no trauma .i've had it there maybe 2 years. what is it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Dr Cannon agreed

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