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non union 5th metatarsal avulsion fracture

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libbyw
libbyw

hi,

  I have fractured the base 5th metatarsal 3 times the last time being May 2014, 6 weeks nwb in a cast that had been set wrong with my foot turned in. It is non union and causing a lot of pain. I am seeing a specialist who wants to inject steriod to ease the pain but this isnt a solution. I am a 21 year old woman i dont wish to rely on a steroid long term.

Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated.

 

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  • miriam_25079
    miriam_25079 libbyw

    Posted

    My strongest suggestion is to find another specialist ASAP!!
  • bronwyn97278
    bronwyn97278 libbyw

    Posted

    Hi Libbyw; yes I agree with the other comment re finding another specialist/second opinion................I am not sure if you know what an Avulsion fracture is???...but I would have  thought that they would have Pinned the piece of "lose" bone back onto the main long bone??? it is minor surgery, and will help the bone/ligaments/tendons to heal straight, and much faster..........I have known that when the bone does heal (calcium put done to hold the fractured piece back), that the pin can then be removed if bothering you??...........I Don't thing a steroid injection will solve the problem  (it may give you some pain relief...as they do for me with Osteo),  but not long term healing for you in this case.....hope this helps you to decide what to do?................Bron
    • libbyw
      libbyw bronwyn97278

      Posted

      thanks bron. i think i need to get a second opinion on what he said about the fragment being to small to put a screw in. he said the other operation is much bigger and much more complex.
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