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Recently told to bear weight after being in a cast after a 5th meta avulsion fx. having dull pain at fx sight or slightly behind it?
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To be expected: Mild dull pain is to be expected, but it should continue to improve. If it does not, it may mean the avulsion has not completely healed and xrays are needed to check this. Those types of avulsion frxs on the 5th are notorious for not healing, so get checked sooner than later, but some dull pain is to be expected at first.Hope this helps and best of luck!
Answered 9/9/2013
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I agree: This is typical of this injury and WB progression. Try taking more weight off the foot with crutches or a cane for an extra day or two and try to gradually increase the amount of weight on your injured foot. If you fail to progress see your physician for x ray and recheck.
Answered 6/10/2014
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