5th metatarsal fracture
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I fractured my 5th metatarsal 5 wks ago pretty badly (displaced) and have been on an aircats and crutches ever since.
When does bone healing begin and if anyone else has done this, how long before I can walk w/o the crutches and just the aircast?
I have to fly to California for a wedding – is it ok to fly 5 hours?
Are there any vitamins, etc. I can take to aid bone growth?
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Vivian Abrams DPM
Literally bone healing tries to start immediately. Whether or not bone callus is evident on x-ray remains to be seen. The person you should ask this question to is the doctor who is treating you for this fracture.
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Vivian Abrams DPM
Literally bone healing tries to start immediately. Whether or not bone callus is evident on x-ray remains to be seen. The person you should ask this question to is the doctor who is treating you for this fracture.
ERIN
HI, SAW YOUR MESSAGE, YES, YOU CAN TAKE EXTRA CALICIUM AND VITAMIN D, STAY IN THE SUN AN EXTRA 20 MINUTES SO THE VIT D ABSORBS BETTER. I STARED WALKING IN MY AIR CAST/BOOT AFTER 4 WEEKS. HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, EMAIL. ERINBROWNING1@HOTMAIL