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Met. stress fracture- 34 wks not healed, orif 14 wks ago. dr, physio say callus, still healing- no running but walk in shoes. sore, swells- advice?.

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Concerning: It is a little concerning that it is not yet healed. Options are to give it more time, or use a bone stimulator, or consider addition of growth factors to area. The presence of callus there suggests some healing is occurring and it just may take more time.

Dr Pospisil agreed

Answered 1/20/2016

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A member asked:

Met. stress fracture- 34 wks not healed, orif 14 wks ago. dr, physio say callus, still healing- no running but walk in shoes. sore, swells- advice?.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Dr Pospisil agreed

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