5th meta (2 discussions) You are here: Orthoped > Podiatry & Foot Questions > 5th meta admin 2 Comments Podiatry & Foot Questions recently broke 5th metarsal in short leg cast been given waling shoe3 for cast is it normal to hurt ie the fracture site while walking with this cast thanks chris Related Postsbroke 5th metarsal (2) toes turn purple in cast (1) fractured fifth metatarsel (3) type of walking cast (0) Broken ankle = Long leg cast? (2) 5th metatarsal Avulsion fracture pain (1)
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Vivian Abrams DPM
I tell my patients if it hurts use crutches to off load the weight. Pain is an indication that things are not right.
s worthen brown
I have a hairline fracture in my 5th metatarsel. What product would help? Thank you!