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I had an accident 3wks ago and found to have a chip fracture at the base of my 5th metatarsal... how do i deal with it?... thank you
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Time will tell.: You may not have to deal with it. Chip fractures, especially there, may never need treatment. After the initial injury calms down, no further treatment may be indicated.
Answered 2/14/2017
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