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Is the barouk shoe effective for treating a stress fracture of the 2nd metatarsal?

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Yes as long as the : Fracture is amenable to conservative care and isn't displaced greatly. But, so is a normal post op shoe. A normal post op shoe is also easier to walk with. The baroque shoe is n it always easy to walk in....

Answered 7/5/2014

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