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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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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.
Answered 1/20/2016
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