You are correct. There is no substitute for examining the area. One thought I had was a subluxed cuboid that might be pressing on the lateral plantar nerve. Another possibility is a stress fracture.
Some foot pain is extremely difficult to pin point. Keep trying.
Posted By Vivian Abrams DPM on November 16, 2004 at 22:45:17:
In Reply to: New foot pain
posted by Jane on November 16, 2004 at 19:45:10:
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