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Suggest Remedies For 5th Metatarsal Avulsion Fracture

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Posted on Fri, 1 Jul 2016
Question: 5th metatarsal avulsion fracture
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Answered by Dr. Nishad BN (2 hours later)
Brief Answer: XXXXXXX dressing or Rigid shoes if stable.

Detailed Answer:
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Thank you for asking HCM

I have gone through your query. If the fracture is stable then it can be managed by XXXXXXX dressing or rigid shoes. With 8 weeks you will get proper healing. After 12 weeks you can achieve full weight bearing.
If not stable then screw fixation is advised.
When you had fracture.?
If you send the x ray it will be more helpful in identifying the stability.

Let me know if anything not clear.
I am happy to help you.
Thanks.
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Suggest Remedies For 5th Metatarsal Avulsion Fracture

Brief Answer: XXXXXXX dressing or Rigid shoes if stable. Detailed Answer: Hi Thank you for asking HCM I have gone through your query. If the fracture is stable then it can be managed by XXXXXXX dressing or rigid shoes. With 8 weeks you will get proper healing. After 12 weeks you can achieve full weight bearing. If not stable then screw fixation is advised. When you had fracture.? If you send the x ray it will be more helpful in identifying the stability. Let me know if anything not clear. I am happy to help you. Thanks.