5th metatarsal not heeling
(3 discussions)
I have been seeing a podiatrist for my 5th metatarsal Avulsion Fracture.
I have been in the “boot” in conjunction with the “bone stimulator” for approx. 3 months.
There has been absolutely no progress to date and my Dr. has suggested surgery and also suggested that I get a second opinion.
Do you have any suggestions?
Should I be seeing an orthopedic doctor instead?
Any light that you can shed on this subject would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you for your time.
3 comments
Vivian Abrams DPM
If you are describing a Jones fracture, then it is very likely it will not heal. Of course, I can’t be sure, as I have not seen you. Assuming it is a Jones fracture, I would also have treated it conservatively as you have. There is a possibility it might have worked. Failing that, a surgery would then be indicated. As far as who you should see, if you want a second opinion, that would be your choice. As a podiatrist and a specialist in the foot, we see and treat more foot problems than a general orthopedist does.
sinead hickey
hi I broke my 5th metatarsal nearly a year ago. I was put into a cast for 5 weeks. When the cast came of I start expericing alot of pain when I walked even when I rested the foot. I was sent to phisyotearpy but still had pain. When I went back to see the consulation he told me I had tendernitis, he put me on 6 nurofen a day.A month later I went back and got an x-ray.Another consultion told me I might need surgery and is sending me for a c.t scan. He told me that it has’nt healed right. I don’t no who is right. I would appericate your opion. Thank you for your time.Sinead.
sally newell
I broke my 5th metatarsal bone 5 weeks ago & have been wearing a walking black boot. I wrap my foot with duct tape when swimming & use a pull buoy (no kicking). Today an x-ray showed little if any healing. I’ll go back in 3 weeks. Any suggestions?