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What Causes Pins And Needles After Having Metatarsal Fracture?
my nephew broke his 5th metarsal and is in a cast which is only on the back and bottom of his foot. He is having pins and needles now. Any cause for concern or is this part of the healing process as the swelling goes down. He broke it a week ago today. Thank you
Hi. Pins and middles sensation after fracture could be due to compression on nerve by swelling of the limb or by tightness of the slab. Neural injury here is highly unlikely.you should see your treating doctor and discuss your concerns with him. Thanks
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What Causes Pins And Needles After Having Metatarsal Fracture?
Hi. Pins and middles sensation after fracture could be due to compression on nerve by swelling of the limb or by tightness of the slab. Neural injury here is highly unlikely.you should see your treating doctor and discuss your concerns with him. Thanks