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Bony Spurs

These are also known as dental sequestra. These are the bony spicules that mainly occur after tooth extraction or any oral surgery. These are the sharp, pointed, and hard structures present in the oral cavity that creates major discomfort in individuals. These are treated by the extraction method.

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Why do I have a bump on the bone in my foot?

Query: Hello doctor, I am concerned about a bone lump on my right foot in the tarsal area, probably talus, or calcaneus. I am not really sure. It is located on the right side of my right foot below the ankle joint. I am attaching pictures of me pointing at the spot. There is a small ganglion near it but I ...  Read Full »


Dr. Firas Arnaout

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the attachments (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I understand that you are concerned about a lump in your right midfoot on the outer side. The probable cause is a benign bony prominence. However, differential diagnoses include a c...  Read Full »

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