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Dr. David Hatch
Podiatrist (Foot and Ankle Specialist)
Dr. David Hatch is a podiatrist practicing in Tucson, AZ. Dr. Hatch is a medical doctor specializing in the treatment of the foot , ankle and related parts of the leg. As a podiatrist, Dr. Hatch diagnoses and treats conditions of the feet. The feet are key body parts that give a person stability, absorb shock, allow for walking and standing and are necessary for overall well-being. So, the feet need expert care. Podiatrists can specialize in surgery, wound care, sports medicine, diabetic care and pediatrics.
Dr. David Hatch
- Tucson, AZ
- Arizona State University
- Accepting new patients
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How long does it take for a chipped ankle bone to heal?
Hello, Sorry to hear about your predicament. Usually, bone healing takes 6 to eight weeks, though there are many factors that can delay healing or cause painful scarring rather READ MORE
Hello, Sorry to hear about your predicament. Usually, bone healing takes 6 to eight weeks, though there are many factors that can delay healing or cause painful scarring rather than healing. The more immobilized the fragment is, usually the better. Best of luck.
MRI Results
Sometimes an MRI can be read incorrectly, but with the combination of an x-ray, bone scan, and an MRI it is unlikely that something important was missed. Often times with foot READ MORE
Sometimes an MRI can be read incorrectly, but with the combination of an x-ray, bone scan, and an MRI it is unlikely that something important was missed. Often times with foot and ankle injuries it can take 8-12 weeks to heal. Keep it up with the boot, resting, elevating, and compressing lightly, and be sure to go to your follow-up appointments. Best of luck.
