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• IT WILL BE SORE FOR A WEEK OR TWO. TAKES A FULL 4-6 WEEKS TO HEAL COMPLETLY
• Even after 6 weeks in a cast and having another x-ray my metatarsal was not completely healed in my foot, but some healing had taken place. I was not allowed to weight bear for 3 of those weeks. It takes several months for complete healing.
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∙ 12y agoI'm no doctor but i broke my second metatarsal on July 3rd. I didn't pull any ligaments or cartilage but it was broken all the way through the bone. I had a cast on for 6 weeks then got it off and had a walking boot for 3 weeks. Now i wear regular foot wear and i can stand on my broken foot without pain, but I am still unable to walk without a limp and go on rel-ave fulling putting all my weight on that foot. So far its been 3 months for me, but its different for everyone and nature will tell.
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How long to recover from a split not clean cut metatarsal bone?
With no stresses or movement ( that's what casts are for ) any bone will heal in six to eight weeks. A metatarsal is stressed every time you step, so you should expect a little longer.
What is a metatarsal?
The metatarsal bones are a set of 5 long bones in the feet. They are the third set of bones counting from the tips of the toes.
What are your metatarsal phalanger bones?
Appendicular long bones
What is dystrophic calcification of the metatarsal joint?
a metatarsal is a bone in your foot!
What term used to describe the five long bones of the midfood?
The five long bones of the midfoot are referred to as the metatarsal :)
Can fifth metatarsal heal without surgery if separated by 3mm?
I have a 5th metatarsal break now. Mine is 1 mm separated. The doctor told me anything MORE than 1 mm does not make a union well and would probably need a screw inserted. Good luck to all who have this problem!
How long will you have to wear a foot-to-knee plaster cast after breaking a metatarsal bone?
6 MONTHS
What does the metatarsal do?
it is a bone that connects to the tarsal.
What is the medical terminology combining form meaning metatarsal?
The medical terminology combining form meaning metatarsal is "metatars/o."
What are the medical names for the human metatarsals?
Plural of metatarsal is metatarsus, they are the five long bones of the foot, and metacarpals are that of the hand
What bone is proximal to the fifth metatarsal?
The cuboid is proximal to the fifth metatarsal. It's the most lateral of the tarsals.
What is the difference between a metatarsus and a meTatarsal?
Metatarsal means 'of' or 'pertaining to' the tarsi. Metatarsus refers to a bone of the foot or ankle.
