How is a 2nd metatarsal fracture treated?
Most stress fractures can be treated non-surgically. The basic principle is to rest/unload the foot enough to allow more healing than repetitive injury inflicts every day. In some patients, activity modification (break from exercise and minimize walking) may be enough. In others, a surgical shoe or cast boot may help.
How long does a broken 2nd metatarsal take to heal?
A metatarsal fracture may take from 6 weeks to several months to heal. It is important to give your foot time to heal completely, so that you do not hurt it again. Do not return to your usual activities until your doctor says you can.
What is a proximal metatarsal fracture?
Proximal metatarsal fractures are usually caused by crush injuries or direct blows. They may also result from falling forward over a plantar-flexed foot. Clinical findings and evaluation are analogous to those described above for acute shaft fractures.
What are the different types of fracture patterns with metatarsal fractures?
Objective Evidence
- Dancer’s Fractures (Avulsion fracture of the base of the 5th metatarsal)
- Jones Fractures (5th metadiaphyseal stress fractures)
- Metatarsal base fractures and Lisfranc injuries.
- Metatarsal stress fractures.
- Neuropathic metatarsal fractures.
Can you walk on a broken 2nd metatarsal?
A patient with a broken metatarsal may be able to walk, depending on how painful the injury is. Despite this, the patient with a metatarsal fracture is advised to avoid excessive walking, especially on uneven ground, to eliminate the risk of displacement.
Where is the 2nd metatarsal located?
foot
The second metatarsal bone is a long bone in the foot. It is the longest of the metatarsal bones, being prolonged backward and held firmly into the recess formed by the three cuneiform bones.
What is a closed fracture?
When a fracture happens, it’s classified as either open or closed: Open fracture (also called compound fracture): The bone pokes through the skin and can be seen, or a deep wound exposes the bone through the skin. Closed fracture (also called simple fracture). The bone is broken, but the skin is intact.
Do you need a cast for a metatarsal fracture?
If your bones are still aligned (meaning that the broken ends meet), you will probably wear a cast or splint for 6 to 8 weeks. You may be told not to put weight on your foot. You will need crutches or other support to help you get around.
What is a closed fracture of the 5th metatarsal?
A fifth metatarsal fracture is a break located in the long, laterally located tubular bone of the forefoot that is attached to the small toe. Fractures of this bone can occur due to direct injury to the outside of the foot or can occur over time.
Where is your 2nd metatarsal?
The metatarsals are the long bones in the foot that connect the toes to the midfoot. The metatarsals are numbered one through five, starting with the big toe. So the second metatarsal is the long bone of the second toe.