Walking on a fifth metatarsal fracture could delay or disrupt the healing of the bone. A fifth metatarsal fracture often heals in 6-8 weeks whether treated by immobilization with a boot and ...

1 Graduate School of Sport Sciences, Waseda University, Saitama, Japan 2 Faculty of Sport Sciences, Waseda University, Saitama, Japan Background No firm consensus has been established regarding the ...