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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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Dr. Lloyd Armstrong answered

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.

Dr Kass agreed

Answered 12/19/2014

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A member asked:

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?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Lloyd Armstrong answered

Dr Kass agreed

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