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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.
Ask the Coaches: Metatarsal Fracture Recovery. Q: Metatarsal Fracture Recovery: I somehow fractured (full fracture) my 3rd metatarsal in the last week. I was training for the Boston Marathon very consistently and diligently. I took rest when I needed rest and have a very diverse diet (lots of calcium, iron, etc that many others may lack).