Metatarsal Fracture - things to understand
Fracture patterns of traumatic metatarsal fractures vary so that conservative and surgical care cannot be consistent in each case. (this means that not all fractures are the same - so you need to be take your time and try to let your body help you heal yourself).
Depending upon the nature of the metatarsal fracture, casting may be in a walking cast or may require a period of non-weight bearing in a hard cast. Fractures at the front part of the foot include metatarsal and toe fractures. These are the most common foot and ankle fractures that you can find.
Stress fractures are thought to account for 16% of injuries related to sports preparation, and the metatarsals are most often involved.
Now may be you visited this blog and you don’t have indeed a Metatarsal Fracture, instead you have a Jones fracture : These fractures sometimes take a longer time to heal. A stress fracture can be treated with a removable cast boot or cast worn for 6 to 8 weeks. Jones fractures are caused by overuse, repetitive stress, or trauma. They are less common and more difficult to treat than avulsion fractures.