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I have 5th matatarsal non displaced fracture. i bought myself a walker boot instead of cast. is this ok? also have bump 8 days in will this go down ?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Foot: This is a common practice . I would have recheck with ortho or podiatrist to make sure healing

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 10/15/2017

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A member asked:

I have 5th matatarsal non displaced fracture. i bought myself a walker boot instead of cast. is this ok? also have bump 8 days in will this go down ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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