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How to self examine a stress fracture on the 5th metatarsal bone at home?
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That is: difficult, because non-fracture stress injuries in the same region can have similar signs/symptoms. If you know for sure that you have a fracture, only xrays can demonstrate the healing response. Of course, if your symptoms have resolved, it is healed.
Answered 7/24/2014
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