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fractured 5th metatarsal

My daugter has a fractured 5th metatarsal. The doctor put her in a walking cast, but said the plaster cast would be better. Being a 20 year old, she did not want the plaster cast. Will the walking cast heal the bone? SHould she have gone to the plaster cast? Thank you

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    hi I broke my 5th meditalsal about 2 weeks ago and I am in a walking cast at the moment. I am playin ga high level of volleyball and I am worried about not being able to play soon enuff. it feels great lately and I have been sleeping without my walking cast, and doing m fott excersises. how long do u think I will be out for?

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