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Suggest Treatment For Nondisplaced Coronally Oriented Fracture At The Base Of Metatarsus

Hi, I had an MRI last week and was diagnosed with a nondisplaced coronally oriented fracture at the base of the second metatarsus. I had been limping on and off for like 3 years, since once I twisted my foot (left) and never went to the doctor. It usually flared up if I was standing for too long or wearing high heels for 3-4 hours. My ortho said I need crutches for 4 weeks but its very hard for me to use them. I have to work, office work, and was wondering if I could just put an ace band or walk slow, and not use the crutches. Thanks.
Fri, 17 Apr 2015
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Dear patient
You have got fracture of second metatarsal bone. This needs to be protected in boot cast for one month. This is time required for bone to heal and unite. If not protected constant movement will not unite fracture. So boot cast needs to be given. You can walk on it without difficulty. So visit orthopedic surgeon nearby you and get it done. This is for your benefit and to become pain free for whole life. All the best.
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Suggest Treatment For Nondisplaced Coronally Oriented Fracture At The Base Of Metatarsus

Dear patient You have got fracture of second metatarsal bone. This needs to be protected in boot cast for one month. This is time required for bone to heal and unite. If not protected constant movement will not unite fracture. So boot cast needs to be given. You can walk on it without difficulty. So visit orthopedic surgeon nearby you and get it done. This is for your benefit and to become pain free for whole life. All the best.