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I broke the base of my 5th metatarsal , base. nondisplaced. now in cast, non weightbearing and have been in it 4 weeks. i see doctor on the 5th week. generally do they move you to a boot?

Q: i broke the base of my 5th metatarsal , base. nondisplaced. now in cast, non weightbearing and have been in it 4 weeks. i see doctor on the 5th week. generally do they move you to a boot?

: If it is not a Jones fracture through the shaft of the bone and they see good healing on x-ray then yes they will probably use a boot

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Dr. Jeffrey Trantalis, DPM answered

If it is not a Jones fracture through the shaft of the bone and they see good healing on x-ray then yes they will probably use a boot

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 6/30/2021

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Dr. Steven Brown answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

as long as the fracture has not shifted and shows evidence of interval healing it would be typical to go to a boot depending also upon your overall health and gait.

Answered 7/22/2021

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A member asked:

I broke the base of my 5th metatarsal , base. nondisplaced. now in cast, non weightbearing and have been in it 4 weeks. i see doctor on the 5th week. generally do they move you to a boot?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Jeffrey Trantalis, DPM answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

Dr. Steven Brown answered

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