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How do you i if my 5th metatarsal is fractured?
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Get an X-Ray...: That's the real way to tell for sure.
Answered 7/29/2018
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5th metatarsal: It is important that you see a physician and have a x-ray to determine if you have a fracture. If there is a fracture then treatment options usually consist of crutches, boot/ cast, or surgery. There is a chance that a fifth metatarsal fracture may be a “jones fracture” and have a high risk for nonunion, or failure to heal properly.
Answered 12/9/2013
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