A member asked:

10 week old stress fracture in 3rd metatarsal is slow to heal- still with pain and swelling. using moon boot and crutches.

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Dr. Peter Ihle answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

This is a statement-: -but i assume you wonder why so long. This is the nature of stress fractures in the foot. Even with a " moon boot" you are still weight bearing, so the less pressure you put on your foot the better. In very recalcitrant ones you may need a bone stimulator.

Answered 2/18/2017

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