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How long can it take an avulsion fracture in the 5th metatarsal to heal?
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Avulsion vs. Jone's: Avulsion fracture of the any metatarsal will take about 4-6 weeks to heal. However, if the base of the 5th metatarsal is broken this might be jone's fracture. In that case without surgical intervention, 6-8 weeks since there is not enough blood supply to this part of the bone.
Answered 8/25/2017
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Six: To eight weeks if surgery is necessary it can take 12 weeks. Bone simulators can help.
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