5th. metatarsal injury
(3 discussions)
Broke my fifth metatarsal on January 20th, 2014. I’ve seen an orthopedic doctor, splint was put on my foot temporary for about 6 weeks, I went back to the doctor, x-rays were taken and seem that fracture is healing doctor didn’t ask me to wear anything special or attend PT he said that I should start walking slow until a get fine. I can’t walk straight it hurts and still on pain worse at night…
Is this normal? what else should I do? How long would take to recuperate? PleaseAny advice you may provide would be greatly appreciated.
3 comments
Vivian Abrams DPM
%th metatarsal fractures can be a different situation in different people, depending on the location of the fracture. Your age, weight, health and level of activity will also play a part. It would be more helpful to examine your foot and the x-rays in order to give you a better answer. If you are concerned, get a copy and get another opinion.
ida rapoport
What is best treatment?
Darnell Stewart
Iam a 18 year old high school student from Chicago. I resently have a stress fracture in the 5th metatarsal of my foot. I have had the injury for about 5 weeks now. This is my senior year and I play football, I wanted to know would there be a way that I would be able to play this season.