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Left leg 5th metatarsal Jones fracture
After 20 days , I removed Plaster please find X ray report
Is any further plaster of this fracture
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If you have no or minimum pain then use a crepe bandage and start loading the feet in a controlled manner. No need for another plaster.
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footwear changes and exercises
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we can do a teleconsultation if you want.
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4-6 weeks cast followed by hard sole shoe.
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Ideally this need plaster for 6 weeks.
Fracture is know to go for non union.
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Get plaster redone. (Walking cast)
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Consult online
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Dr. Shardul Madhav Soman
Spine Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Pune
You can use air cast for next 4 weeks . It is very comfortable
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