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I broke my 5th metatarsal bone two weeks ago, i went to the orthopedic today and the fracture didn't get any better. they gave me a walking boot that ?
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Walking boot : is a good way to heal that fracture you need to Rest drink milk and repeat the x ray in 8 wks the 5th metatarsal fracture is difficult to heal in general due to poor blood supply in the region
Answered 11/2/2019
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