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Jones orAvulsion?
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Is this a Jones fracture or Avulsion fracture.And what is the approx time to heal in a synthetic cast and Nwb with walker.
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6 weeks plaster. Then 6 weeks ankle and foot exercises
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Fracture 5th metatarsal base.
Jones fracture.
Non weight bearing with cast for 4-6 weeks followed by partial wt bearing and gradually full.
Limb elevation
Active toe movements
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This is Jones fracture.
It needs plaster cast for about 6 wks.
You can move around with help of a pair of crutches or a walker.
Keep a pillow under the foot at night.
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It's a Jones fracture but not a complete fracture some continuity is there.
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6 weeks of immobilization in a boot or cast
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please call us on the given number ma'am for the query.
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It appears like a fracture.
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Get a below knee splint and consult and orthopaedic surgeon.
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Suggest not to go in technical details
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It may take a month of cast
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consult for further help
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Jones fracture
6 weeks
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Dr. Sharath Kumar
Orthopedic Surgeon
26 yrs exp
Bangalore
Its a jones fracture with minimal comminution
Just a plaster for 3-4 weeks will heal the fracture along with calcium and D3
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Strict plaster is needed with no weight bearing on it
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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia
Orthopedic surgeon
6 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Jones fracture..
It will heal in 4-6 week
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Dr. Sachin Kumar SG
Orthopedic Surgeon
13 yrs exp
Gulbarga
Jones
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6 weeks
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