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Will it help to have 2nd xray? nothing on first. possible first metatarsal break. wrapped with postop shoe. will treatment change? swollen/bruised

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Likely no: because metatarsal fracture treatment is just immobilization too. If the fracture is so small that it does not show up on x-ray, it will probably heal in due time, probably 4-6 weeks. Ask your orthopedic surgeon for specific advice in your case.

Dr Visotsky and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/5/2014

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