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How do you fix an nonhealing first metatarsal? broken for 4 months, fracture wasn't seen in first xrays, ct showed non-healing.
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Surgery or bone stim: Surgery or bone stimulation can help heal if symptomatic. It is not considered a non union until 6 months.
Answered 3/20/2014
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