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Yes 5th metartarsal fracture has been in a boot the whole time and non weight bearing for 6 weeks now. if a circulation problem then what will happen?
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Will heal: soon and see your doctor for follow up and to out find when will be allowed , full weight bearing
Answered 8/3/2018
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