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Have non displaced 4th metasarsal fracture. i'll ask my dr but might wearing a full boot at work but a surgical shoe at home for couple hrs. be okay?
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Either one: Either one would be sufficient. Keep in mind that increased chances of forces on the metatarsal fragments are possible with the surgical shoe.
Answered 12/19/2014
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