Fracture of lateral longitudinal arch

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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 .

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Dr. D. Shrinivas

Orthopedist 22 yrs exp Mumbai

Any fracture will need to be rested and immobilised.Drugs are just going to reduce pain temporarily.

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Minimum 6weeks for union.

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