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3rd metatrasal fracture

2018-05-13 19:50:01
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.

Answered2018-05-14 08:32:26

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Go for check xray before removing cast

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