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What are the complications of metatarsal stress fracture on the top of their foot?

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Several: Pain, swelling, possible bump.

Answered 12/1/2012

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Complications: Delayed healing, healing out of alignmnent. Excessive bone formation or bone callus. Redistribution of metatarsal relationship to each other which can alter weightbearing pressure on area of foot. Prolonged pain, swelling are some.

Answered 11/27/2012

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