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2 yrs ago top foot was hurt er gave a recovery boot to wear 6 weeks. said bruised inside probably nothing broken. over time the index toe and middle tow now is spaced apart and still severe pain at times not when walking on it . worried surgery ?

Q: 2 yrs ago top foot was hurt er gave a recovery boot to wear 6 weeks. said bruised inside probably nothing broken. over time the index toe and middle tow now is spaced apart and still severe pain at times not when walking on it . worried surgery ?

: Need to see a podiatrist for X-rays and evaluation. Without this difficult to help you.

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Dr. Jeffrey Trantalis, DPM answered

Need to see a podiatrist for X-rays and evaluation. Without this difficult to help you.

Answered 6/8/2022

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A member asked:

2 yrs ago top foot was hurt er gave a recovery boot to wear 6 weeks. said bruised inside probably nothing broken. over time the index toe and middle tow now is spaced apart and still severe pain at times not when walking on it . worried surgery ?

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Dr. Jeffrey Trantalis, DPM answered

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