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Fracture in fifth metatarsal

I fell while playing and my ankle is sprained . there was swelling around the outer side of the foot and it was unable to bear the body weight. Got xray done and doctor told me that it is a fracture and put a cast on my foot. But he didn't tell me which kind of fracture i got and how long will it take to heal and do tell me how i can post the pic of my xray
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I don't think you could post one, and unless someone is a radiologist, it could not be interpreted.

As for the fracture, healing takes 4 to 6 weeks.  You need to follow up with your fracture clinic for cast removal.  Call your doctor.
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