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Metatarsal fracture

2018-04-24 08:00:05
I had a metatarsal fracture on 3rd march 2018. I removed my cast after 7 weeks and was on strict NWB. After removal of the cast the doctor took cray and said I should have worn the cast for another one week because the bone reunion is not complete. The doctor has now recommneded me to wear an ankle strap for another 2 weeks with NWB. I want to know whether I can start walking normally now eithout the strap. It is almost 2 months now and I need to get back to normal life
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You should be walking now, max time for a cast is 6 weeks. There is no point keeping cast post 6 weeks. X-rays may show some union happening but see if there is tenderness over fracture site clinically. Share xrays.

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2 months is a good enough period..but take an x-ray to confirm..followed by physiotherapy

Answered2018-04-24 08:17:17

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