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The ultimate treatment of Metatarsal fractures varies depending on the type and location of the fracture. If the fracture is due to direct trauma and the fracture fragments are well aligned then the treatment is immobilisation in a Removable Plastic Cast and non-weight bearing for 6 - 8 weeks.
The metatarsal bones are some of the most commonly broken (fractured) bones in the foot. There are two main types of metatarsal fracture: 1  Acute fracture-due to a sudden (acute) injury to the foot (typically dropping a heavy object on to the foot, a fall, or a sporting injury).