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Fracture 5th metatarsal
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What causes swelling of fractured 5th metatarsal ?
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Fractured 5th metatarsal bone. when can i start skateboarding again?
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Fractured 5th metatarsal bone. how long until i can start skateboarding again?
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I fractured 5th metatarsal 3 weeks ago and doc said xray is "still the same." i'm in an aircast 4-6 more wks...what are chances i'll need surgery?
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2days ago i fractured 5th metatarsal & sprained the ankle. i got a boot so do i really need to see an ortho?
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Avulsion fracture 5th metatarsal displaced 2 mm.on crutches.after 6.5 weeks, tried only 1 crutch for first time but it hurt.how much pain is normal?
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I saw my ortho doc and he said i have a fractured 5th metatarsal. he gave me a walking boot and said come back in 3 weeks. is this normal procedure?
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Fractured 5th metatarsal in right foot (jones fracture) 2 weeks ago. wearing special shoe and using crutches. swelling reduced and able to apply little pressure however just notices tips of 3 toes (3rd, 4th & 5th) feel slightly numb. is this normal?
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Have spiral fracture 5th metatarsal & in 4th week with walking boot. have swelling & bruising but noticed petechial hemorrhage today. is this normal?
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Why should i elevate my jones fracture in 5th metatarsal and for how long?
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