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Recently cleared to bear weight after 5th metatarsal avulsion fx. bit of discomfort walking and a lot of ankle pain. is this normal?
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Yes: If you have been immobilized for a while it is not uncommon to have some discomfort and stiffness. It should gradually get better if it doesn't or it gets worse you need to be reexamined.
Answered 9/28/2016
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No: The ankle pain may be coming from the tendon that attaches to the 5th base called the peroneus brevis. Have it checked out, you may need an ankle brace for a couple of months.
Answered 4/4/2014
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