Fractured Metatarsal

What is Fractured Metatarsal?

Traumatic Injury (injury caused by a sudden, external violent force), over use or repetitive strain resulting in stress fracture

Symptoms

Acute (sudden onset) pain, swelling and inflammation of the affected area.

Treatments

• Walker boot to off load the area until the fracture site settles down

• Custom made foot orthotics to normalise the forces around the foot.