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How do you treat stress fracture in the feet?
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boot.wb protection: Depends on where the stress fx. Is but in a young pt.Like you if u have a metatarsal stress fx.(most common) a protectective boot or cam-walker for 6-8 wks.Weight-bearing is increased as the fracture heals. A bone stimulator may be indicated if healing is slow.See your ors.
Answered 10/16/2013
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