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Os diagnosis vagus foot w/peekaboo heel & fairly high arches. could vagus be hindering healing of stress rxn in 3rd met base? also testing vitd levels.

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Dr. David Tobin answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Yes: Have an orthotic made by a podiatrist to level out your weight bearing.

Answered 5/7/2013

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