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A female asked:

I have a comminuted intra articular fracture of the 2nd metatarsal,oblique 3&4,medial cuneiform all nondisplaced lisfranc injury. cast or surgery?

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Dr. John Goldmananswered

Rheumatology 57 years experience

Hard to say: This may need surgery but it depends on your orthopedic surgeon as to what's the best course for you. Either way you'll need a cast.

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