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I broke the ball of my foot 2 years ago. gives me pain all the time. had cortisone shots. i wore a walking cam for 4 months. still no relief! help!

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Dr. Jeffrey Kass answered

See foot specialist: I am not sure why you received cortisone shots for a broken foot. Cortisone adversely affects bone healing.

Answered 4/20/2013

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Dr. Jeffrey Bowman answered

Fractures: Have you had an MRI to see if you have a non union or very least new x-ray . Orthotics may be a great help in pain reduction . See your doc.

Dr Kass agreed

Answered 6/10/2014

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A member asked:

I broke the ball of my foot 2 years ago. gives me pain all the time. had cortisone shots. i wore a walking cam for 4 months. still no relief! help!

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Jeffrey Kass answered

Dr. Jeffrey Bowman answered

Dr Kass agreed

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