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What are the treatments for foot stress fractures?
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Cast: Most foot fractures are treated with cast immobilization or cam walkers certain fractures which are displaced may need to have open fixation to get the best fracture alignment and healing.
Answered 6/16/2012
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DEPENDS: I either use a CAM boot or surgical shoe. Then, WB or NWB. Every patient is different. AND STOP SMOKING!
Answered 8/11/2016
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