Is Travelling Advisable Post An Avulsion Fracture?

Posted on Fri, 27 May 2016

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Fri, 27 May 2016 Answered on

Thu, 30 Jun 2016 Last reviewed on

Question : 5th metatarsal avulsion fracture....

Fracture happend on 24-May at Uganda
Can I travel to XXXXXXX on 28-May ??

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (33 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Can travel on cast.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
After the fracture if a proper aero cast is applied then you can travel. Do keep the leg elevated on a stool while traveling.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
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