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I had surgery on my foot 4 years ago to repair a broken bone. there are still pins in the bone. the foot has recently become painful to walk on. who do i see?

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Dr. Romanth Waghmarae answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Painful foot: See the doctor who put the pins in and have a discussion with him. Your current pain may have nothing to do with the previous broken bone or pin.

Dr Modi and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/1/2019

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A member asked:

I had surgery on my foot 4 years ago to repair a broken bone. there are still pins in the bone. the foot has recently become painful to walk on. who do i see?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Romanth Waghmarae answered

Dr Modi and another doctor agreed

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