5th Metatarsal spiral displaced fracture

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Do you have reason to believe that the family practice doctor whom you saw is sufficiently experienced in such injuries to render an expert opinion? How did you come to see a podiatrist after seeing the family practice doctor if you don't feel comfortable getting a second opinion? If you are talking $12,000, the larger portion of that would likely be the facility fee and I would have no way of knowing what that fee might be in whatever facility you would be operated. It would be really irresponsible for a doctor on the Internet to advise whether surgery is or is not necessary without having examined you and your x-rays. I can't see that a comment from someone unknown to in an Internet forum could or should allay your concerns anyhow. If one is undecided about the appropriateness of ANY medical advice, it is best to obtain additional opinions as time allows from other qualified doctors, but by hands-on examination.