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Accident and fracture

2022-05-04 09:14:03
4 weeks ago I met with an accident and recently I found out that I have an fracture in the base of 5th metatarsal. Will putting a cast now help? As it has already been more than 4 weeks since my accident
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Should get a plaster for two weeks. Better to be cautious

Answered2022-05-04 09:37:01

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Wait for another 2 week

Answered2022-05-04 09:22:35

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