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I am 37 years old male. I Got a fracture at 5th metatarsal due to fall and twist in right leg. Have got fibreglass cast done. How may days should the cast be kept?
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The cast needs to be there for a minimum of 4 weeks.
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3 week immobilization period.
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4 weeks.
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It would take 4 to 6 weeks for the complete healing, if you remove the cast in the middle it may cause malunion or non union.
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Till complete fracture union it may take 8-12 weeks.
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