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Fracture in base of 5th metatarsal
How many weeks are required to heal the fracture in base of 5th metatarsal. I got fracture on 6th May and plaster was done on 6th May.But bone could not be joined.Please suggest what to do.
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Consult me search browse on goggle practo website Dr Rajinder sharma senior Orthopaedic neurospine joint Replace surgeon ,42 years expertise chandigarh health Department Govt Multispeciality Hospital retired Chandigarh(U.T)
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Healing can be commented on after checking the xray and knowing the fracture configuration. If fracture is undisplaced, then removal or continuation of plaster cast can be decided after checking a repeat xray at 6 weeks post- injury. It's unclear what you mean by 'bone could not be joined', you need to be more clear for a proper opinion.
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It requires 8-10 week.. plaster can be removed after 6 week
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Dr. Karri Venkatesh
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Xrays plzzz...
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