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Can facial fillers like Radiesse be used as a bone filler for bone loss in the big toe area? (Photo)

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dianasalazarAug 2, 2015

My big toe and side bone have what appear to look small mouse bites in 3 different spots. They aren't very big but I think the constant rubbing of the tissue against the bone splinters is why I have constant pain and some swelling.

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