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Is a displaced metatarsal normal? i have severe foot pain dr said have displaced metatarsal and was normal post osteotomy. should i seek a second opinion? also walking my third toe turns red, had osteotomy 2nd and 3rd metatarsals 8 months ago.

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Dr. Jeffrey Trantalis, DPM answered

Second opinion : Yes. Seek a second opinion. And do not feel guilty doing so.

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/5/2020

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A member asked:

Is a displaced metatarsal normal? i have severe foot pain dr said have displaced metatarsal and was normal post osteotomy. should i seek a second opinion? also walking my third toe turns red, had osteotomy 2nd and 3rd metatarsals 8 months ago.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeffrey Trantalis, DPM answered

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

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