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A member asked:
How long is it usual to wear a cast for a broken foot?
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Depends: On the bone fractured, the extent of the injury etc. The answer really varies and is case dependent.
Answered 9/9/2018
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4 weeks: Most of the bones in the feet consolidate and heal in 4 weeks. However, depending on how severe your broken foot is and how the bones are aligned this may take longer.
Answered 9/28/2016
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May vary: Healing rates depend on various factors. In general bone may take 4-8 weeks to heal. For fifth metatarsal base fracture the healing may be delayed due to a limited blood supply in that area. You may be placed in a cast initially and then be asked to wear a rigid walking boot for the remainder of the healing process.
Answered 9/9/2018
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