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Metatasaral fracture 5
Got 5th matatasaral fracture 5 days ago and i am on plaster with walker which is affecting my work. Can i use walking boot or medical boot as a replacement in order to mobilize so that i can attend my office. Doctor has advised the plaster for 4 weeks. I did not know about boot at that time.
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Yes you can but with boot there is a mild amount of play which happens internally and also the pressure needs to be kept optimum so that the fracture does not displace
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