Broken Metarsal Treatment You are here: Orthoped > Podiatry & Foot Questions > Broken Metarsal Treatment admin 1 Comment Podiatry & Foot Questions Is it more common to use a cast boot or an acctucal cast for a 5th metarsal stress fracture. No jones fracture just a simple stress fracture? Thanks, Justin Related PostsCommon treatment for stress fracture (1) What can happen if a stress fracture was not treated? (1) 2 sprained ankles plus 1 Jones Fracture (1) toes turn purple in cast (1) Jones-like Fracture Doing Well (1) Broken toes (1)
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Vivian Abrams DPM
The answer is whatever the doctor's preference is. If the patient fits in a cast boot and is comfortable, then great. If not, then a cast is applied.
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Vivian Abrams DPM
The answer is whatever the doctor’s preference is. If the patient fits in a cast boot and is comfortable, then great. If not, then a cast is applied.