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A 37-year-old member asked:

Can a k laser treat a fractured sesamoid bone in the foot?

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Dr. Barry Klein
Podiatry 42 years experience
No!: It may help with pain, but no evidence that it aids healing.
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Dr. David Tobin
Podiatry 40 years experience
No: Lasers do not treat fractures.
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