Q. What is the treatment for fracture of fifth metatarsal bone?

Hi,

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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. Mostly, this fracture can heal without any surgical intervention.

You will have to use either a walking cast or an orthopedic boot. If it is painless, then weight bearing by the cast or boot will be fine. This part does not bear any pressure.

Few fractures though healed, may be associated with some amount of pain. In your case, the fracture line is entering into the cuboid-metatarsal joint. Hence, some pain may be present.

I would like to have a look at the lateral view x-rays of your foot as well your knee to check for any injury associated with other tarsometatarsal joints.

Pseudo-Jones fracture.

1. Walking with below knee cast or splint.
2. Walking with orthopedic boot for six weeks with weight as bearable.

Same symptoms doesn’t mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Berry Chirag Ashok

Experience: 16 + Yrs

Orthopedician And Traumatology

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