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Is Surgery The Only Option For A Bone Spur In The Foot?

I have an adult son who has pain from a bone spur in his foot.nnhr went to urgent cae and was referred to see a podiatrist i wondered if he should have gone to an orth.dr. instead. i think is dr saays he wi have to have surgery. in your opinion should he get a second opinion from perhaps from ortho.surg. some one told me that surgery should only be done as the last resort. Your opinion?
Tue, 26 Dec 2017
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hi mam/sir,let me make it clear that no one can replace an expert doctor.i mean,a thorough physical examination by an ortho specialist is always advisable.i shall mention all the treatment options.surgery is to be considered only when all the conservative measures fail.
1)pain management with NSAIDs(ibuprofen) and opioids like codeine,vicoprofen(hydrocodone with ibuprofen).
2)physical therapy
3)bracing and orthotics
the prognosis after surgery is 84%.so,just give medical management a try under the supervision of an orthopedic surgeon.hope your doubt is clarified.any other issues,please do bring to my notice.thank you.take care.bye.

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Is Surgery The Only Option For A Bone Spur In The Foot?

hi mam/sir,let me make it clear that no one can replace an expert doctor.i mean,a thorough physical examination by an ortho specialist is always advisable.i shall mention all the treatment options.surgery is to be considered only when all the conservative measures fail. 1)pain management with NSAIDs(ibuprofen) and opioids like codeine,vicoprofen(hydrocodone with ibuprofen). 2)physical therapy 3)bracing and orthotics the prognosis after surgery is 84%.so,just give medical management a try under the supervision of an orthopedic surgeon.hope your doubt is clarified.any other issues,please do bring to my notice.thank you.take care.bye.