1. Home
  2. Consult with a doctor
  3. Bone and Muscle

  4. Fracture of lateral longitudinal arch.

Fracture of lateral longitudinal arch

2021-02-08 13:12:34
Fracture of the base of left 5 th metatarsal bone is seen in x ray plate.How much times it takes to heal properly? please advise some drugs .
95 Views

Answers (2)

Get your queries answered instantly with Practo AI FREE

50000+ health queries resolved in last month

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Consult Now
Minimum 6weeks for union.

Answered2021-02-08 14:32:58

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Any fracture will need to be rested and immobilised.Drugs are just going to reduce pain temporarily.
Next Steps
Consult a Orthopaedic doctor and get yourself examined and take further advice.

Answered2021-02-08 13:15:49

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Articles you may like

Foot Arches and Its Types

Dr. Yogesh Kumar

All right we all have done this growing up, remember after coming out of water we used to see the footprints that were m ... Read more

First Aid Guide for Accidental Fractures

Dr.Suresh Bansal

Fracture is one of the commonest Orthopaedic problems all over the world. Fractures are unexpected and usually happen in ... Read more

Not All Fractures Are the Same!!

Dr.N Srinivas

When tooth gets chipped or fractured,the first consideration must be whether the pulp- the vital, living portion of the ... Read more

Understanding the Role of Reduction Procedure in Fracture Treatment

Dr.Suresh Bansal

Reduction is a procedure where the mal-aligned bone is set back into place. Reduction plays an important part in healing ... Read more

Classical Dinner Fork Deformity of Colles' Fracture of Wrist

Dr.Anshu S.R Sachdev

Wrist fracture is a medical term used to describe a broken wrist bone. Wrist is composed of 8 small carpal bones and low ... Read more

How to provide First-Aid Care in Fracture of Leg?

Dr.Suresh Bansal

Leg fracture, a painful yet frequent condition, is often detected or doubted in situations when the patient can’t get im ... Read more

Tell us what's troubling you

Want relief from cold & cough?

Consult Now

Down with fever or flu?

Consult Now

Stomach out of order?

Consult Now

Tired of clinic wait times?

Consult Now

Related Questions

5th metatarsal foot fracture - base

11469 Views
I fractured my foot - base of 5th metatarsal during a nasty fall in which my foot inverted three weeks ba ...Read More

Metatarsal fracture recovery

6271 Views
I suffered from fracture base at 5th metatarsal in January 1st week. And my leg in plaster for 4 weeks. A ...Read More

Fractured fifth metatarsal...3 week cast

4358 Views
Fractured fifth metatarsal...3 week cast but no improvement.. Now using ankle support for a week but no c ...Read More

Nausea with bone fracture

2097 Views
Two days ago I fractured the 5th metatarsal on my left foot. Yesterday and today I have experienced a low ...Read More

3,4,5 metatarsal fracture

1954 Views
I had a bike accident recently. Got to know that I've 3,4,5th metatarsal fracture on right foot with ...Read More

5th Metatarsal fracture

94 Views
Introduction (Medical History Summary) * I have been diagnosed with a 5th metatarsal base (Jones) fractur ...Read More

5th metatarsal jones fracture on base

96 Views
Today is the 28th day of fracture as because of complications my 2 plaster removed in 12 days and I am on ...Read More

Tibial lateral plateau fracture

45 Views
Does lateral tibial plateau joint fracture after surgery is done and managed create problems in oldage?

Lateral tibial depressed fracture

43 Views
Does lateral tibial depressed comminuted fracture cause arthritis and early knee replacement? ...Read More

Fracture or not

82 Views
I want to know if this scan shows any sign of fracture as my husband is having sharp pain in his wrist af ...Read More
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.