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My foot got twisted 45 days back and there was a fracture in the 5th metatarsal bone. 1 day after the injury i got my leg casted,it was removed on the 40th day. I'm unable to walk after it is removed my foot started swelling.how long will it take to heal?
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It normally takes six weeks to heal. Take an new X-ray now. Swelling is common upto six months.
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