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Fracture at my 5th metatarsal

2017-11-14 07:03:33
I did accident last 29th Oct.That was 5th metatarsal alvusion fracture.Plaster has removed without xray last two days ago. But i cant walk perfectly and the broken reason has swallowed and painful but i can walk. Will this be ok?and will I walk perfectly again??or any suggestion ?
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Hi. I would advise to keep the plaster for 1 month as fracture healing may take longer

Answered2017-11-14 18:38:44

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