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A member asked:

Having left lateral foot pain, tender to touch at times. also i have popping in ankle, no swelling. had xray not fractured. what else could this be?

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Usually a: ligament injury in the foot or ankle. Make sure your using firm fitting supportive foot wear with good heels and arches.

Dr Poinsett and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/23/2017

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