STRESS FRACTURE-FIFTH METATARSAL
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SUMMARY
1. Stress fractures of the fifth metatarsal are prone to non-union and re-fracture.
2. Early stress fractures (bony edema only) are typically treated with non–weight bearing immobilization for 6 weeks, followed by 6 weeks of protected weight-bearing.
3. If healing has not occurred, surgical fixation is appropriate.
Reference(s)
Wilkinson, I. (2017). Oxford handbook of clinical medicine. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Hannaman, R. A., Bullock, L., Hatchell, C. A., & Yoffe, M. (2016). Internal medicine review core curriculum, 2017-2018. CO Springs, CO: MedStudy.
Therapeutic Guidelines. Melbourne: Therapeutic Guidelines Limited. https://www.tg.org.au [Accessed 2021].
