Dr. Berry Chirag Ashok
Orthopedician and Traumatology
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Hi doctor,
I twisted my leg and got an X-ray done. The report showed a fracture at the base of the fifth metatarsal bone. How to proceed with the treatment? Kindly suggest.
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. A few fractures though healed and may be associated with some amount of pain. In your case, the fracture line is entering 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 as your knee to check for any injury associated with other tarsometatarsal joints.
Thank you.
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