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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.
Possible complications of injury and treatment of the 1st metatarsal include malunion, nonunion, arthritic. degeneration of the TMT and MP joints. If shortening of the 1st metatarsal occurs, transfer metatarsalgia can. occur in the other toes. A second surgery may be necessary to realign or bone graft the fracture.