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Can Small Avulsion Fracture Heal By Itself Without Any Cast?
I injured my foot last week by jamming my 4th and 5th toe into a door frame. Xray shows likely sesamoid at the 5th MTP joint near the head of the 5th metacarpal bone. A small avulsion fracture is less likely, as there is not obvious donor site, and due to the well-corticated bone. Due I need to worry about this? Do I need to follow up with an Orthopedic doctor?
There is no need to worry about an avulsion fracture if there are no clear signs on X RAY. However, you could eventually do an MRI if you are still in pain. MRI will rule out an avulsion fracture.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Dr. Gonzalo Escobar, Orthopedic Surgeon
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Can Small Avulsion Fracture Heal By Itself Without Any Cast?
Hi, There is no need to worry about an avulsion fracture if there are no clear signs on X RAY. However, you could eventually do an MRI if you are still in pain. MRI will rule out an avulsion fracture. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Gonzalo Escobar, Orthopedic Surgeon