Management of Metatarsal Stress Fractures

Treatment Protocol

• Complete non-weight bearing in a removable boot/walker for the first 2 weeks is recommended for metatarsal stress fracture treatment, according to the American College of Radiology 1

Factors Affecting Healing Time

• Patients with osteoporosis may require extended immobilization, as stated by the American College of Radiology 2

Monitoring and Follow-up

• MRI may be used to confirm complete healing in cases where radiographs are inconclusive, as recommended by the American College of Radiology 2, 3

Treatment for Stress Fracture of the Distal One Third Diaphysis of Left Third Metatarsal

Monitoring and Follow-up

• Follow-up radiographs should be obtained after 2-3 weeks if initial radiographs were negative or inconclusive, as recommended by the American College of Radiology 4