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Suggest Treatment For Metatarsal Bone Fracture

Fractured 4th metatarsal no dispacement went to doc have air walking cast told no wb for next 4 weeks and return for xray using crutches and knee rolller but have to walk on sometimes doesnt hurt when walking is this ok to walk with aircast when necessary
Mon, 27 Oct 2014
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Hi,Thanks for your query. After going through your query I came to know that you 4th metacarpal fracture. Nearly one month already past . You want to know whether it is OK to walk with air cast when necessary. It has already 1month passed, so there is no problem in walking whenever necessary with air cast. You can take analgesic whenever pain is felt. You can discuss with your treating Doctor about it. I do hope that you have found something helpful. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.
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Suggest Treatment For Metatarsal Bone Fracture

Hi,Thanks for your query. After going through your query I came to know that you 4th metacarpal fracture. Nearly one month already past . You want to know whether it is OK to walk with air cast when necessary. It has already 1month passed, so there is no problem in walking whenever necessary with air cast. You can take analgesic whenever pain is felt. You can discuss with your treating Doctor about it. I do hope that you have found something helpful. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.