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Since surgery to fix 5th met fracture rt foot i have severe numbness and foot always frigid cant warm it what is the problem?
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CRPS: Consider complex regional pain syndrome. Formerly known as reflex sympathetic dystrophy. If your surgeon is not able to help you, then get another opinion, most likely with a pain management specialist.
Answered 9/7/2018
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