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5th metacarpal fracture in left foot. saw urgent care, will be ortho monday. will i be okay until then? have feeling but not having pain, is that fine

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Metatarsal?: Did you mean metatarsal ? metacarpals are in hand both are non urgent issues and heal in 6 weeks with or without treatment one day delay will not affect outcome

Answered 11/30/2015

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A member asked:

5th metacarpal fracture in left foot. saw urgent care, will be ortho monday. will i be okay until then? have feeling but not having pain, is that fine

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mark Weston answered

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