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How Long It Takes To Heal Third Metatarsal Broken Bone Of Kids?

My six year old broke his third metatarsal bone last night jumping from the sofa. We are scheduled to meet with an orthopedic doctor in a.m. The clinic temporarily splinted his right foot until we arrive at a course of action. Is surgery customarily necessitated for this painful break?
posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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