A member asked:

Having xray 6 weeks after 3rd met orif, bone graft (6 mth nonunion). expect complete healing then or just some? swelling, pain/tenderness normal?

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Dr. James Reid answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Doubt healed yet: Non union correction typically takes much longer to heal then routine healing of a metatarsal fracture. If this was a stress fracture, then it will also take longer then 6 weeks. Pain and swelling are normal at 6 weeks.

Answered 11/14/2015

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