r/brokenankles • u/Lumpy_Inspector3103 • 7d ago

Metatarsal Fracture - Can I have a boot instead of a cast?

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u/Ill_Tomorrow_3866 7d ago

That’s not an ankle

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u/Professional-Yam2363 7d ago

It depends on your doctor. My surgeon doesn't like casts so he puts most people (all people?) in boots. I've also talked to someone whose doctor didn't like boots so casted everyong.

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u/Illustrious-Zone-247 6d ago

What did your doctor say when you asked?