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I previously had surgery to fix my tarsal coalition. its now in my left ankle. can't get to a doctor now so what kind of shoes would be good to wear to relieve my pain i'm on my feet eight hours a day at least.help the pain makes it hard to work ?
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Bracing the ankle: You can have an AFO custom molded device that will hold joints and allow you to walk without pain. If you want something immediate a cowboy boot will help to reduce motion and thus reduce pain.
Answered 7/10/2017
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