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5th metatarsal fracture did not heal after six weeks.

Discussion in 'Foot Health Forum' started by admin, May 12, 2020.

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    I am a 65 year old woman with a history of scoliosis spinal surgeries. I was diagnosed on March 12th with a 5th metatarsal spiral fracture, mid-shaft, of my left foot. I am unable to wear a cam walker boot due to the heavy weight and am instead in a cast. I stayed immobile for six weeks in bed, not walking. I went back and my x-rays had not changed, the fracture is still non-union. I was recasted on April 23 and am still in that cast. The fracture is not displaced.

    Since then I have had a...

    5th metatarsal fracture did not heal after six weeks.

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