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A member asked:

How long should a moon boot be worn with a stress fracture in 2nd and 4th metatarsals?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

I would start with : Two weeks and reevaluate.

Dr Keith agreed

Answered 6/6/2015

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No specific time: Need x-rays to determine the healing of bone but an average would be 6-8 weeks

Answered 6/20/2015

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