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Medical Conditions - Fifth Metatarsal Fracture

The fifth metatarsal fracture involves the fifth metatarsal bone which is nothing but a bone that connects the little toe to the ankle joint. It is a fracture of very common occurrence. The bone lies on the outer edge of the foot and is prone to fracture with sports activities and other injuries. It may need immobilization, stabilization, and sometimes surgical correction for mending.

All fifth metatarsal-fracture Q&A

Can a person walk if they feel pain in the fracture cast?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Since you are at four weeks of healing with a five-week plaster cast, your bone is still in the process of healing.

How to treat painful knuckle fingers after punching a wall?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sorry to hear about your hand. I think the bruise you mentioned could be because of any bony injury or just soft tissue injury.

I am a 24 year old female with a Jones fracture.What will happen if it is left untreated?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your question, and it seems that your fracture is not healing well.

What are the symptoms of a fractured little toe or last metatarsal?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your detailed description of the issues. Most likely, you have a fracture of the little toe or last metatarsal.

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Please advise on my foot x-ray.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. This is a fracture of the base of 5th metatarsal bone (attachment removed to protect patient identity).

What is the treatment for fracture of fifth metatarsal bone?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sorry to hear about your injury. I had looked at the x-rays (attachment removed to protect patient identity) you seem to be having a pseudo-Jones fracture.

How to correct little toe fracture?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your dad's clinical history and the x-ray (attachment removed to protect patient identity).

How long does a hairline fracture on the fifth metatarsal take to heal?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Before I can suggest anything, please answer a few questions- 1. What treatment have you taken in the last 16 days? 2. Are you an athletic person? Thank you.

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