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What Is The Treatment For Plantar Fibroma In Both Feet?

Hi I am a 49 year old female with planter fibroma in both of my feet. My left foot being the size of a golf ball.Walking is very painful and I am on a large amount of pain relief. My specialist has sugested that I have chemo and ray treatment. Have you heard or seen anyone else that has had this treatment?
Thu, 28 Mar 2019
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Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist,  's  Response
Hello,

If the fibroma is malignant the chemo and radiotherapy may be advised. But need a biopsy to be done before taking up the call. In most cases, the fibroma is non-malignant so chemo and radio might not be advised.

I will recommend to have a discussion for the same with the respective doctor and figure out if it's malignant or non-malignant.

If non-malignant than trying out physiotherapy will be of benefit. Doing exercises of the foot, mobilization, MFR, TENS therapy, etc would give good results.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist
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General Surgeon,  Dr. Shinas Hussain's  Response
Hello,

Consult an orthopedic and get evaluated. You can opt for surgical removal.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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What Is The Treatment For Plantar Fibroma In Both Feet?

Hello, If the fibroma is malignant the chemo and radiotherapy may be advised. But need a biopsy to be done before taking up the call. In most cases, the fibroma is non-malignant so chemo and radio might not be advised. I will recommend to have a discussion for the same with the respective doctor and figure out if it s malignant or non-malignant. If non-malignant than trying out physiotherapy will be of benefit. Doing exercises of the foot, mobilization, MFR, TENS therapy, etc would give good results. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist