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5th metatarsal fracture. ortho put me in a walking boot for 3 weeks. what kind of 5th met break do i have? not much pain at all when in the boot.

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Nonsurgical fracture: If you are in a boot, then the fracture is nondisplaced and probably does not need surgery. The boot protects the bone by not letting the peroneal tendon pull on the bone when walking.

Answered 5/12/2014

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