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by Jean F
(Venice Florida)
For years I have had a swelling in the middle of my right instep. Last year I went to my poditrist and he did an x-ray and then ordered a MRI. It was diagnosed as a stress fracture. He also noticed that I was pronating left on that same foot and recommended a "Ritchie Brace" I wore the brace for a week or so but found it extremely uncomfortable as it rubbed against my bony ankles. I am very thin skinned and do not have much padding in my feet. Also I might add that I have also been wearing inserts for years having been recommeded by another poditrist years ago for aching feet. I am a bit disappointed with this last doctor. When I asked him how long I would be wearing this brace, his answer to me was very abrupt! "I do not have my magic ball with me today". I have not been back to him since. Can you help me!
University of Rochester Medical Center
American Academy of Pediatrics
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