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For arthritis in the big toe, surgeons offer new option

Credit: CC0 Public Domain The big toe on Pattie Bostick-Winn’s right foot was excruciatingly painful, likely the result of her 10 years as a professional dancer in Broadway-style shows. Often, she had to wear heels on the stage, and by

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