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Diagnosed with l medial sesamoiditis (xray clean). getting worse &pain lingers but in springboard diving season. dangerous to continue through pain?

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Dr. Ashley Vanderloop answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Could be: Xrays should typically be rechecked at 14 days after initial injury... as a stress fracture does not show up right away. If your pain is getting worse I recommend getting seen again or a 2nd opinion! I personally would not continue with springboard until a decrease in pain and healing has occurred.

Answered 1/27/2017

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