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Diagnosed with sesamoiditis 2 months ago; doing pt but getting worse. pain now also in joint and there is marked decreased rom. what can this mean?

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Dr. John Goldman answered

Consider injection: Consider injection depending on where the sesamoiditis is

Answered 2/6/2017

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