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Need Medication For Fractured Right Foot

have a fractured 5th metatarsal,right foot,age 58,last bone density test approx: 10 yrs ago,was told I have the bones of a 20 yr old,drink at least a gallon of milk a week.realize this is an extremity,Dr,put boot cast w/air pumps.accident accured 11/22,X-rays show still NONunion,prescribing fosamax,very leary of this drug.Hate drugs in any form. also taking calsium up to 1600 mg a day w/ progestease.daily vitamins centruim.personnal believe is this break needs a good ole fashioned plaster of paris cast.opinion plz.
Fri, 25 Apr 2014
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Dear Sir,
Fracture of 5th metatarsal not healing for 6 months would definitely classify as a non union but the important thing to note here is wether you are having any symptoms. If you still have pain then I believe you will require a surgery , open reduction and fixation of the bone. An air cast is as good as a plaster of paris cast. I guess a second opinion by another orthopaedic surgeon will help. Hope this has helped you.
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Need Medication For Fractured Right Foot

Dear Sir, Fracture of 5th metatarsal not healing for 6 months would definitely classify as a non union but the important thing to note here is wether you are having any symptoms. If you still have pain then I believe you will require a surgery , open reduction and fixation of the bone. An air cast is as good as a plaster of paris cast. I guess a second opinion by another orthopaedic surgeon will help. Hope this has helped you.