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My 2 year old has a subtle buckle fracture at base of 4th metatarsal. walks on heel but otherwise fine. no pain, no complaining. does he need a cast?
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Cast Buckle Fracture: Yes, it should be casted up to 3 weeks for optimal healing. Kids are pretty rambunctious and you do not want this to progress to a full fracture.
Answered 6/10/2017
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