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3rd metatrasal fracture
It's been 1 month..
I have got 3rd metatrasal fracture in my left foot
They give me a cast of 3 week
Now the time is over...
I want to ask
Can I remove the cast..
Or I have to wait for more time..
Does the healing time of the fracture is completeef or not
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Usual time for fracture healing is minimum of 6 weeks, so you should be keeping the plaster for another 3 weeks and then get a check x ray done.
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Go for check xray before removing cast
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