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Crps l foot. meds, physio, steroid injections. pm specialist suggests leg brace to help walking. how does this work?
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Stabilizes it: Uncertain what the major issue you have. Is it pain and swelling, is it foot drop, there are a lot of considerations in making this advice. I would ask your physician to clarify this for you.
Answered 10/15/2016
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