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Sharp pain under 2nd met only when on tip-toes or heels. no bruising/swelling/redness. no acute injury. clean xrays. pain only weightbearing not when dorsiflexed or palpated. seen 2 docs w/o any answers. any ideas?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Were these general: physicians or possibly podiatrists or orthopedic surgeons? The latter two would likely be more experienced in assessing this type of issue.

Dr Cattano agreed

Answered 6/3/2017

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A member asked:

Sharp pain under 2nd met only when on tip-toes or heels. no bruising/swelling/redness. no acute injury. clean xrays. pain only weightbearing not when dorsiflexed or palpated. seen 2 docs w/o any answers. any ideas?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Cattano agreed

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