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5th Metatarsal base fracture
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I had a small crack like fracture in my 5th metarsal base on 4th march, I got my cast put on 5th march. It's been exactly 2 weeks today that I have been non weight bearing, I dont feel any pain now and he swelling also seems to have gone. Should I start walking now?
I tried to stand on the cast but walking is difficult, will it be possible only with a cast shoe?
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Fracture healing ll take 6-8 wks
Take xray before u start walking
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Follow the advice from your doctor. Walking depends on where is the fracture. It will take 6 weeks for fracture healing.
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