I live in Cumbria, the lake district in the UK. I will let you know how I get on. taking prescription or over-the-counter . . I too was panicking about healing times after trawling the web. I am doing PT at home twice a day without pain. I'm unsure on this. Had a plaster cast on for a day then an air boot for 8 weeks. This fracture is at the base of the 5th metatarsal, which is where the name comes from. Around four weeks following surgery, start with brief walks in your weight-bearing cast or can walker as pain allows. And your site is so intelligently arranged. Treatment involves relative rest and time to allow the fracture to heal. You'll probably get offered it 6mths+ down the line. I didn't feel I needed the boot, and didn't use it. I just ended up going back to using a crutch then after a week I wasn't using anything. As Jame's said immobilisation seems to be the key in the states but here they say that weight bearing encourages good circulation and helps with bone growth. I was put in a cast boot and told to wean off that & crutches afer 3 weeks which I felt was too soon but I came out of boot after 4th week . An avulsion fracture on the fifth metatarsal bone is called a "dancer's fracture." What to Expect If your bones are still aligned (meaning that the broken ends meet), you will probably wear a cast or splint for 6 to 8 weeks. I finally know how to get in shape, and I was fit 3 years ago with a combination of bikram yoga and walking, and I just quit my job so I could return to that exercise combination, but the injury occurred at the precise moment I quit my job to get back to this way of living. I've been advised if I do need surgery to have it done in another hospital as they're not that good at ours and that was someone who works there so makes you wonder. Is this all normal to you? They've had me weight right from the start. Foot and Toe Problems 5th metatarsal fracture, almost 4 weeks, how long will it take to remove the cast?? My knee on opposite leg hurts more than my foot now, so have stopped wearing the boot again too. I didn't start wslking normally until last week and that's 17 weeks but everone's different. Will let you know how I get on. I did the same thing - I taped it and walked slow, avoiding pushing off- whenever I pushed off it was a sharp pain. So, it sounds like, when a person has had enough, and they are ready to sit still for long enough, it finally heals. I was of for 11 weeks and that was bad enough. Base of the 5th Metatarsal Fracture You should remain immobilized in a walking boot/post-op shoe until 4 weeks from the initial injury. Now its almost 4 weeks, Const mild pain + sharp pains on slight load n walking has returned. My left calf shrank too but is now the same as my right but because I haven't done as much walking or excercise then they've caught up with each other. Sometimes due to movement of the fracture site a non-union fracture can develop which can cause continued pain. Read about the relationship and the importance of regulating your blood sugar. Will let you all know anyhow. Is height a risk factor for certain diseases? What exercises are good to strengthen my calf muscles and also to gain back full range of motion in my ankle, I know one or two from sports injuries, but i haven't been told anything of this nature for this specific injury. though slowly build it up. You may be told not to put weight on your foot. Nearly all forms of 5th Metatarsal Fracture are managed conservatively in the first instance. I usually go to the gym and even compete in total warrior assault courses so I'm finding it difficult not being able to do these things. I'm going to ask my Gp to look at my xrays & the CT scan just to put my mind at rest. I hope the pages can help you learn about caring for foot injuries, or help you with your own injury. Hope the weight bearing goes well and doesn't cause you too much discomfort. We want the forums to be a useful resource for our users but it is important to remember that the forums are I continue PT to stretch and improve strengh in my foot. I'm still limping after a week so have researched excersises to help. I must admit I don't feel 100% positive about it myself because of how it feels that's why he showed me the xray. Hi Figgie, yes was weight bearing in moon boot or stiff soled shoe since the original injury. Today was the first day I gave it a try, with minimal pain. We are now in Portugal and there are several steps and cobblestone pathways. What are annual and biennial types of plants? It's not constant but when it happens its like a shock. In most cases, a 5th metatarsal fracture heals in six to eight weeks, whether it is treated immobilizally or through surgery. Jan 4,2017 ER identified blood clot in my calf due to the boot. He wouldn't have shown it to you? These injuries are typically treated conservatively unless significant sagittal displacement of the head is present. I have been wearing a new balance shoe bc it most resembled the surgical shoe as far as flat stiff sole. I did over do it a bit once in shoes. It's an awful sacrifice to be off you're leg for up to 8 weeks or more, (in you're case, only 4 weeks), but it's worth it to return to life and sport. A fifth metatarsal fracture is a common injury where the bone connecting your ankle to your little toe breaks. 4 weeks casted NWB except the heel only, then another 4 weeks partial weight bearing in a cast. I'm going back to my physio soon, so see what he suggests. If I hadn't been there my mam would have been sent home with a broken arm so no I don't feel confident about him. So, I hope this info is helpful to you, or anyone else going through this. Hope you're foot is soon on the mend. 2 How long does it take for a stress fracture of the fifth metatarsal to heal? This can present as a dull and deep foot pain as you are walking more and more. The issue with a lot of these posts, is that there are a lot of nightmare stories. It's 7 weeks since my last appointment so there should be some more growth and hopefully starting to knit together. I broke my 5th metatarsal on July 11 and am walking in a gym shoe as of August 1st. I always tell people, my parents' love affair didn't last --they divorced after 13 years -- but my mom's love affair with the British Isles has endured. My heart sank when he walked into the room. I went to my doctor yesterday (5/2/17) and my x-rays show that the bones are healing, but I am always in pain. I did waste first 4 weeks to see what healing I would have. When you bear weight, the bones spread (move). In Madeira they used a special lift to take me on and off the plane. It is now 17weeks since I broke it. I had to rest it the first weekend but was advised to weight bare on the monday but with crutches too. Hopefully in 3 mths tome it will be completely healed now it's knitting together. My physio was surprised that I hadn't. Say it's good for healing. Saw registrar on couple of occasions before seeing consultant after week 10. At first walked without pain but by 3rd hour in much pain to point could not put any weight on fractured foot. Point your foot up and down within a comfortable range of movement. Yes been to the Consultant today & he's happy with how it's going. Ibhad an xray at my work one week ago and rhe fracture line went from 1.1 mm to 1.7mm so idk. Yes, thanks. Heel pain unbearable. I had surgery on the 5th to insert a plate and five screws, but the 4th was not displaced, so the doctor said to leave it. My parents are both from the Pacific Northwest of the U.S. - Oregon and Washington state (Seattle) -- but, oddly, they met in England in the 60s. To Sandi's point- surgery may be the quickest and smartest option but that's for the specialist to decide. Basically I am stuck on a roller coaster because I can spend a couple days doing the right thing, which results in my foot feeling like it's healed, and so then I go and spend way too much time on it, causing it to hurt, so I then have to go back to sitting around for a couple days. Always speak to your doctor before acting and in cases of emergency seek Keep us updated when you get in the shoe. So we see alot of negative. If you need to vent your frustration then feel free to come on here. If you choose no surgery it's imperative to be compliant with the plan. It was a mid shaft break. I was in shock and cussed like a sailor. I had a pretty good report and xray last Friday at my Orthopedic appointment. I can wear my old running shoes that are almost like barefoot running shoes, but after a certain amount of time, they are not comfortable anymore. Thank you James and Sandi! Initial exercises to do 3-4 times a day Ankle and foot range of movement exercises. You may have heard of the phrase "5th metatarsal fracture." I was with her when she had xrays in A&E and I could see it was broke, that was the thursday & on the monday we went to see the consultant & he was moving her arm up & down & I said to him that he was hurting but he said it isn't broken! Did you sprain you're ankle on the same side as you're fracture? My problem seems to be psychological because I can walk on it without pain, as long as I limp and put weight to the inside, but that causes it to start healing, and then I go and do too much. Haha.. How lovely that your parents met in England! I rolled my ankle on 10/18/16 and have an avulsion fracture of 5th metatarsal. Fracture didnt heal after 10 weeks so had surgery recommended by consultant with screw fitted.Had my cast off last week and now in a removable shoe and am able to weight bear with aid of crutches. Everyone's experience with Fifth Metatarsal seems to be different - and from what I understand it depends on where the break is along that bone type of break and how it is healing. Fifth metatarsal fractures (breaks) are common foot foot injuries. I've been weight baring from around the 4th day though with crutches but seemingly it's good for circulation. The bone fracture has essentially healed 99%. I cannot shake this limp and foot feels so stiff. that was around 12 weeks. Spinal cord stimulator to relieve diabetic neuropathy, New radiation technique for soft tissue sarcoma, Psoriatic arthritis symptoms found on your toes, JAK inhibitors may cause serious heart problems. I only have six cats. Over 90% of 5th metatarsal fractures heal without any problems, and you will be able to return to your usual sports activities. I have very little to no pain. One of the best ways to decrease the swelling is by walking b/c of the "ankle pump" which is exactly what we dont get by walking in the stiff boot. You're comment about the 8 years should give EVERYONE hope- but you made a good point - my doc said immobility and non weightbearing were and are the key to healing. These long thin bones are located between the toes and the ankle (between the tarsal bones in the hindfoot and the phalanges in the forefoot). Which president had the first Siamese cat in the US? When the swelling goes down to the point you can see skin creases, you can start putting a little weight on the area. Confusing! I go back in 3 months now. They weren't able to really talk to me about how to walk or my concerns about the boot not being the right thing. Thank God purchased an Exogen bone stimulator. In the car, driving, I pretty much forgot about it, until I got out of my car. My latest xray shows some union and the surgeon has advised to not weight bear until there is no pain, and then only partial, with my boot and crutches. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. I feel sorry for us all. Read our editorial policy. I still have a limp when I try to walk fast. Very fortunate that he fitted me in this following week. I know I don't understand how walking on it helps. If I don't show signs of healing at next visit I will discuss having surgery for a pin. after being EXTREMELY careful this past week by staying at home and only moving around when neccessary my pain is almost non-existant! I was in a cam walking boot for six weeks. Frustrating isn't it! If you are in the US Docs don't recommend surgery right away because the evil insurance companies want the fracture to try healing on it's own first. It really matters and is so difficult!! I was off BOTH feet for 2 weeks, then I was able to use my left foot again in ortho shoe while still NWB on right foot for 3 months. Hi Pam. At 90 days my insurance approve a bone growth stimulator which I use once a day. Ive had a cast on for almost two weeks now and the doc said no weight bearing. Depending on the severity of your injury, range of motion exercises might start as soon as two weeks after injury.If you are stuck in a hard cast, this can be delayed until four to six weeks after injury when your cast is removed. You maybe should listen to your drs as with you not having much pain you could cause more problems. There is also evidence that height may reduce. Would love to hear your story. Think they may suggest surgery as I'm sure it's not healed still as it still hurts in certain positions & after much use. I know it's a horrible feeling but this too shall pass !!! I know the boot isn't good for it. on jan 1, 2017 i missed the last step and broke my foot,sustained an avulsion fracture, tore ligaments, tendons, and an ankle fracture. college years ago, so I know the benefits of good care. The key was immobility, nonweightbearing, and the use of the bone stimulator. The patient was a 28-year-old man with a history of a fracture at the base of the fifth metatarsal. When I talk on the phone I always pace. Hi James. Registered in England and Wales. When I try to have a normal gait and pronate fully, my 2-4th toes hurt. Terry, Thanks Terry. I will be doing my utmost to ensure I follow their advice & instructions. I only got it xrayed 4 weeks after the injury. Sorry to hear about what you're going through. Been tempted myself to get a second opinion. Thank you for that. When that's been mastered try doing it standing on a cushion I've also tried limping on the other side which helps temporarily! It's looking at this point like I made the right decision too. If users wish to exchange these details please use the Private Message service. I know if I'd been private like my husband there's no doubt that I would have had surgery pretty much as soon as I'd broke it. Tuesday I get X-rays and find out if there has been any healing. Sounds like mam is deeply in love with Britain. I left it untill the morning before I went to A&E and only because at 11pm at night I would have been there hrs but instead it just took 2hrs from start to finish. Ended up in boot cast for 10 weeks (6 non weight bearing) I am not a dr, but from all my research, putting weight on it now is going to set you back in your recovery time. I'm in the same boat..I'm 6 weeks into the 5th metatarsal fracture thats non union and displaced..needing surgery. I normally run, cycle and crossfit so this has really been a struggle mentally. How? Very shocked but pleased. Upgrade to Patient Pro Medical Professional? I was taken off the boot at 6 weeks and then I went to the gym to try to get back into a work out routine and it seems the more I do the more it hurts. One question I have is, how did you're bone look after 11 weeks of being non weight bearing? I also have some issues with circulation in that leg which I notice b/c the color is off a little versus the other leg, but I did have a blood clot (still on blood thinner for 2 more weeks- I get a repeat ultrasound to make sure its gone) so Im hoping this gets better with time. applying ice to the hand. 5th Metatarsal Fracture Symptoms. I can have ops and be fine but when I or I see others having stitches taken out I have funny do's! Look forward to hear how you're recovery is going. In some places they are starting to use bone stimulators here but not in my hospital but then they only use them if the bone hasn't healed after 9mths plus. By clicking Accept All, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. So many fractures are much worse. I go back to Doc next week. Hopefully the scan will show more growth than the x-ray and I won't need an op. I can only answer medical questions in a general form. I think the best news that you shared was no pain with pushing off.. ill keep ya posted. But it still hurts in pinky toe and down the side of foot. From there I plan to go into a hiking boot, and then progress as I can. Trust me when I tell you I understand your predicament, I recently bought a house, and have a 14-year-old daughter who is with me full-time. Im sure the people that heal quickly, have surgery, or move along rather normally dont post their issues. The prospect of having to go no-weight-bearing might be enough to keep me focused 100% on what I need to do, and avoid. I am wondering if I need to discuss this with my family doctor. Acute fractures treated non-operatively had a union rate of 76 % (pooled), whereas in fractures . After fractures occur, you might have trouble walking and putting weight on that specific leg. Date of my injury: 2/23/17: did not see doc until 3/17/17 so I walked on it for 22 days. Well that's not healed , that's healing! 1888 Views Sustained a 5th metatarsal fracture)by twisting my foot on 18/05/2017. I haven't jogged yet, but I will try to ease into it over the next few months to keep you posted. Some but not enough. I exist because my mom was adventurous. Janine. In other words, it's a psychological challenge, to walk carefully, in stocking feet or a sensible shoe, and do NOTHING out of the ordinary, ever. At least you did get to see some healing on the xray. Seems like the 5th metatarsal is a bear bc of poor blood supply. This can be thought of as a chronic Jones fracture.The history is typically of pain for several weeks or months. Think the best one is standing on one leg (the broken one) lowering your body and then raising. I don't want to go on doing myself damage. My doctor has me non weight bearing. I also am very active, and this has been a real shock to my system. She is motoring around quite well now - will be two weeks tomorrow of being out of boot in shoe - but it is not completely healed yet - she is also using a bone stimulator to help with the bone growth. I felt the right thing was to keep weight to the inside, and I could do that more easily without the boot. I stumbled down stairs and landed on outside of foot on April 10. I am walking with one crutch, and have minimal pain, although at times it aches. Take care and let me know how it goes as I will you. 2 days later xrays and Ortho appt. or does that delay the recovery of the bone? If radiography. If properly managed, these injuries are easy to treat and have a favorable prognosis. I'm very frustrated because the swelling over the fracture is still there and seems hard? I was 1 and a half hrs late seeing him and it took me a week to know what do with it and that's only because I got it from another hospital had information on their websight. I guess it didn't go through. Screw fitted into shaft. I still get some swelling toward end of day. A stress fracture is a break in the bone that happens with repeated injury or stress. CLICK HERE INSTEAD, .errFld{padding:3px}.errFldOn{padding:0;border:3px solid red}.errMsg{font-weight:700;color:red;visibility:hidden}.errMsgOn{visibility:visible}#edit textarea{border:1px solid #000}.editTitle{font-size:22px;font-weight:700;text-align:center}#preview .editTitle{margin-top:0}.editName,.editCountry{text-align:center}.editName,.editCountry,.editBody{}.editBody{text-align:left}#preview{margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto}.GadSense{float:left;vertical-align:top;padding:0 8px 8px 0;margin:0 8px 0 0}.gLinkUnitTop{width:466px;margin:12px auto}.gLinkUnitBot{width:120px;float:right;margin:4px 0 24px 36px}. Overall I was encouraged. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. Keep us posted with you're scan Janine, which I guess is next Thursday. Never had pain after. Fingers crossed for speedy healing for all! I was very lucky that virtually full healing took place. The swelling is more than expected, but not unusual and might take up to 3 more months to go away. How have you been coping without the boot James? How are you doing? these are weight bearing X-rays. The solution was approximately eight weeks of very strict nonweightbearing in a boot, and my doctor set me up with a bone stimulator. I had to go non weight bearing and use a bone stimulator to get bone growth. as being in breach of those terms. Simply click here to return to Ask the doctor. Fractures at the base of the fifth metatarsal can result from an inversion injury, with resultant avulsion of the peroneal brevis tendon or plantar aponeurosis. A 5th metatarsal fracture is a common injury that can occur from a variety of activities. The pain is often called pinpoint pain as it is quite well localised at the site of impact to the bone. i certainly don't want to wind up back at square 1. I only have a few months I can spend being physically active before I will need to return to a sedentary job for income. But guys when I injured my foot it didn't start hurting till months later, Update i had My surgery 10/26/16. Fracture at the base of the 5th metatarsal tubercle. I was also walking on inside of my foot then too but am walking pretty much normal unless I've done too much then I walk on the inside. You may be told not to put weight on your foot. Metatarsal fractures are among the most common injuries of the foot that may occur due to trauma or repetitive microstress. He said to come back in 2 weeks for xrays follow up. X-ray showed probable fractures base of 5th metatarsal and cuboid. I'm hoping that if I do end up having surgery that I will be able to get back to doing stuff I used to do because at the moment if I walk too far I suffer badly the next day. I suffered from 5th metatarsal fracture 24 days back. . 152 users are following. The the long bones in your foot are called metatarsals. Pull the middle piece off so you have the sticky backing exposed. I have never liked to come on the internet and whine, and always have been amazed at how generous people are with their time, offering kind words to strangers. I finally have an appointment with the Consultant to discuss my CT scan on the 5th of july. My husband is afraid I'm going to get hooked on the pain pills! Horse riders are worn hard, put away wet and tough! Let me know how you make out at you're appointment next week. the whole experience did make me mentally stronger since i am single, fiercely independent and had to work the entire time. That's great news! They surgeons stressed the importance to me on NWB for full 6 weeks due to possible refracture of bone even with screw fitted which would require surgery again. 4 What does a metatarsal fracture feel like? I had a 5th metatarsal fracture 13 weeks ago. I've had little pain, but this morning my foot was rather sore. I did have consioius sedation but of course, don't remember. There is some evidence-based literature to help make decisions with these fracture types, which will be described in this review. By the way, millions of websites could use yours as a guideline on how to organize information and make the site user-friendly. Faster recovery, and no guessing Sandi. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. I'm ok walking round the house without a stick but now I'm back in work I'm sruggling with it. Wow so different than my doctor's orders however; I do believe everything eventually heals. I am following my DR 's orders as he the ortho and saw my ex ray's so I feel he know best . Best thing I did, and wish I'd done it earlier, was renting a knee scooter for holiday travel. Do you have to see the doctor again, in a month or so? So i'm wearing the inside cushion whenever i'm at home and use the whole boot only when outdoors but never stepping on it, yet. But he said I can slowly get back to running/ excercise etc but stop if it hurts too much. I had fractured my 5th metatarsal and had surgery on Jan 23rd and 3 clips were inserted to hold the broken bones so it could heal faster that was recommendation from the doctor. Yes Sandi the difference in treatment between our two countries is strange. Hi Terry. Hi. I am very desperate! Where did you say you lived? Metatarsal head fractures are rare and, if they are unstable after reduction, may require open reduction and internal fixation. I had a 5th metatarsal fracture at the base an (avulsion) I was nwb for 3 weeks, then 2 weeks pwb then onto full wb with boot at week 5. They are normally placed in a walker boot for 4-6 weeks or sometimes longer if the individual has low Vitamin D levels, Osteopenia or Osteoporosis. Egton Medical Information Systems Limited. Is it normal to still have some swelling in afternoon? please help if possible. Patient does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Rodney asked about a non-displaced fifth metatarsal fracture. Hang in there!! So this may just be the process. First, I want to let you know that you have the best web site I've found related to foot issues. keeping your hand above heart level. I made the mistake of waiting 3 weeks before getting an X-ray, and just sucked it up using hiking boots but bc I couldn't push off when walking, couldn't run, and got tired of the pain, I finally went to the ortho clinic. The treatment was to buddy tape it loosely during the day and tight at night. You should take your boot just incase and let the airline know because I went to Madeira after I broke mine and they were very helpful. The base of the fifth metatarsal is divided into three fracture zones. I am walking in a stiff soled post surgical shoe for most of day, alternating with a stiffer type basketball sneaker for a few hours. The 6-week myth Six weeks is a commonly prescribed time frame for athletes who suffer a stress fracture or severe tendinitis issue and have been placed in a fracture walking boot. There is some good callus formation in one part of fracture but not the other, it's a bit hard to explain without pictures but my fracture isn't straight across but at an angle so on the right there is good callus formed but not on the left of it. i discovered novel ways to shop, do laundry, shower, make it up and downs steps, and just try to normalize my life as much as possible. i think i have the same fracture as you and even the 10 days after my injury, before i got myself to hospital to do an x-ray and needed surgery (i was in denial), i still managed to hobble around on it with only a bit of pain. They said their is bone growth but it's a big gap to fill. I don't want to wait till 17th aug to find out. NWB for a further 6 weeks, but hey like you I feel like I've turned the corner and am on the homeward straight. Minimally healed. Exceptions would be swimming and . Some say WB helps heal faster; other say the more rest, the better. How are you getting on now James & how are you feeling in yourself? And how does it feel when you walk? Bone density is "washed out" as the doctor said because of the time I spent Non-Weight Bearing. James, I'm doing as well as I can. The shoe had made normal day to day activities much easier, can wear normal trousers, put foot down for short periods and can shower. I hope I don't have to wait too long for the scan. . Got to wait for a referal again. I do hope you have 100 percent healing the next time You go back. Janine - Do you mean he only showed you the x-ray because you questioned his positive outlook? Yes please do keep me posted. Patient is a UK registered trade mark. It was a closed fracture. We will provide you with a list of our top picks. I have been using a bone stimulator for the past 4 weeks, 2x per day. I also had a fifth metatarsal break after 16 day's was told to WB also in the boot, the Dr said I was healing. At this point I can bear weight through the heel and use one crutch, but I'm going very easy, little by little each day. The fracture has a very high rate of healing with non-operative treatment. It is not actually pain. Also believe people are scared of surgery. I really feel like it's too soon to put weight on it and walk. Every few weeks, X-rays are taken to ensure that the fracture is mending properly and that the bone ends remain aligned. How many hectares is a NFL football field? This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. My orthopedic Dr has been great. Following treatment, it may take eight to 12 weeks for the bone fracture to fully heal, with a gradual return to normal activity within four months. Consultant did say I could start excercise, even though it's not fully healed yet. No wonder you end up over doing it sounds like you can't sit still for long. My doctor told me he had a past patient who didn't listen to his advice, was a smoker (which can slow healing time), and wasn't good about keepIng weight off her foot, and she healed after 7 months. I am so darn sorry for you!! I struggle walking a long distance. I was put in a backslab cast for a week and then got it changed to an air cast boot as I have a 3 month old baby and was easier for balance. 78 patients (aged 18-65) with 5th metatarsal zone 1 tuberosity avulsion, comminuted, or displaced fractures were placed in a short leg posterior splint after initial ED or outpatient clinic visit. Again, I want I can walk pretty much fine. Strength is back in my foot which is good. If you're bone showed full healing on X-ray than it may not the the broken bone that's the issue you need to have the root of the cause shown unless you re fractured it by walking on it and overdoing it as Janine said. Role on 3 months unless I have major problem before then. I've found my opposite hip is painful but I tend to put most weight on that leg. (The only thing I had difficulty finding was the "ask a question" page.). Thursday, September 9, 2021 I'm seeing a physio for another problem and he is treating my foot too, when I mentioned physio to the dr he said I probably wouldn't need it! Least I could see it is healing which is good.Good luck everone with your recovery & keep us postedhow you are getting on as I wil you. I said yes it was I'd seen the xray & so he showed me the xray & it was the one for the other arm! Try our Symptom Checker Got any other symptoms? Surgery, two weeks ago to fuse, two screws. I broke my 5th metatarsal 12 weeks ago. After about two months of being told I couldn't bear weight at all I went to a different doctor and he told me I could weight bear. I don't see him until 10/1. I fractured my fifth metatarsul on March 22, 2013. This could last as long as six weeks (sometimes longer based on healing and other factors such as diabetes). I go back for another follow up on 5/4/17 to decide on surgery/screw. ! Also crazy!!!. Hi Janine, we are offered physio here in the states, but I personally was not offered it at the last visit. I am finding when walking upstairs that all of my weight is in my left leg, which feels weird. Am I overdoing it? I'm lucky to get ice for my pack once a day. 7 months is along time! A mid-shaft, jaggedy-y break. The pain was near gone but the last couple weeks it's been a lot of pain directly where the fracture was to where I limp when I walk and is making activities a lot harder. Side of foot almost pain free but I now get a severe pulsing pain right across the top of my foot that takes my breath away. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors. My last follow up on the 23rd of April showed no signs of improvement so the doc ordered me a bone simulator. I found as the weeks went on that most of the pain was underneath the fracture. I had the hard aircast pump up boot on for 6 weeks. (That is my best friend's name If I could live in England, even fat with a broken foot, I'd be happy!! This is something that I have experienced myself. the doctor said my left foot my never be the same again; it is just something that one must come to accept. My fracture was simple non displaced so popping a screw in literally took 45 minutes from start to finish. Closed treatment consists of 4-6 weeks in a below-the-knee walking cast. Putting pressure on the ball of my foot causes minor pain, but releasing or raising the ball of my foot causes excruciating pain to that area. Extreme Veteran. I didn't need my pain pills before but now I take one every day. It's hot here at the moment so that could be why. Hope my surgeon does as good a job as your's did. It is a long process even with the bone healing well. Approx 1 week later went on for my appt he did another x Ray and said I needed a 5th metatarsal ORIF. Also to not walk on uneven ground, which includes my yard, which is a mess. After wearing a partial cast with bandage for 1 week, orthopedist told me to wear the low top boot. A metatarsal bone fracture is a complete or incomplete break in one of the five metatarsal bones in each foot. I walked very slowly. If there's still a gap on my next appointment then I'm going to ask for surgery. Could the knee issue, the limping and the sore feet take a while to go all the way away? I broke my foot (non-displaced Jones fracture) broken through 5th metatarsal into the 4th back Feb 25 after tripping and landing badly on foot. Sandi - I figure every woman has experienced buying a pair of shoes that feels perfectly comfortable in the store, and for the first couple hours even, but then suddently after a certain number of hours wearing them, pain!! He told me to keep the foot immobilized, and to wear the boot even at night - not fun. I hope this finds you all in a good place. Next xray on Monday. Shar leen, I kept my boot an extra week, I couldn't handle walking in a gym shoe. Hi CJ. With stress fractures, surrounding bone will appear abnormal. I have high-deductible insurance and low income so this is a lot of money for me but I probably need to "get over" that and see another doctor. Had a non union 5th metatarsal fracture. The gave me a 36 hour block as well. I'm wondering if I'm weight bearing too soon or if others out there are weight bearing as early as this, too. Do you know what type of break you have Christina? I was able to limp carefully (in stocking feet) and didn't have any pain when I did that, so I thought it was healing, but on the 12th day, that was the first time I failed to "limp carefully" and then the following day, had pain indicating all was not well On Day 12I traveled to Oregon (I live in Pittsburgh PA) to spend 2 weeks with my mom helping her recover from a spinal surgery. Registered in England and Wales. I was wearing the boot and pacing, absent-mindedly (while talking to my friend Janine..), and my foot started hurting. Were you weight-bearing those first 6 weeks? My foot doctor said it takes time. I am going stir crazy. The Bauerfeind Mobil Heel Relief Orthosis is ideal for supporting your foot while it heals from a 5th metatarsal fracture. Next week, I can basically "get rid" of the boot, and transition to a shoe, like you, and again, gradually get back to normal. I walked too hard in the airports so that following day, Day 13, is when I got it x-rayed and learned it was broken. I feel bad for those who are getting the run around with the medical professionals - one thing is for sure- my doc said the only way it will heal is no weight bearing and immobility. I'm now in stiff soled shoes inside of house, but wearing fracture boot outside. Sandi - Interesting your doctor had some awareness about how the boot forces you to walk. I was 2 weeks in a moon boot and four weeks in a cast which came off Tuesday. it is still painful, swollen and i walk incredible slow and purposeful. Thank you for your very interesting and informative site! I broke my fifth metatarsal 12 days ago. 5 months that's such a long time. Is this a sign that surgery might be required or is pain natural? It does not store any personal data. In my case I was non weight bearing for 6 weeks or so, then could slowly put weight on it through the boot and progress to a shoe but- in my case it was a HOPE that the bone healed. James did you experience any pain during your first 5 weeks, when it was not healing? I still have pain in fracture 6mths later. Our clinical information meets the standards set by the NHS in their Standard for Creating Health Content guidance. The break has occurred in a part of the bone that normally heals without a problem, . I still have swelling but only if I've used it alot. I feel better in myself now I can do more but I still can't do what I did before. I asked my foot doctor and he said it would go away. I am 50 years old. At a 1-week follow up appointment, participants were prospectively randomized to either treatment with a hard-soled shoe or short leg cast, with both . : And what was done for it? Good luck with your ultrasound. So how are u doing now?? This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Reduce activity level, rest, and elevate the affected limb as much as possible every day - for at least 2-3 weeks. I'm wearing a normal shoe but only able to wear just theone pair which is like a walking boot. After being in a soft cast and non WB for only a week, the doc put me in a compression boot and told me to WB as pain would allow. Any help would be very highly appreciated, as I just don't want to damage my foot further and either permenently injure myself or hinder the healing process. A few months ago I rolled my ankle, I work 12 hrs a day on my feet as a nurse tech, I never would have thought it was a 5 metatarsal fracture. 8yrs! I feel your frustration. am 10 weeks today, 5th met isn't sore to press on, but at some angles I can feel a bit of a pinch. 8 weeks ago I broke my 5th metatarsal after falling. Anyway keep doing the excercises and take care. Thanks Sandi..I'm not bothered if I'm awake so long as I don't feel it. So its been 9w and 4 days. This threw my world upside down, but the time does go by and before you know it you're healed. Keep me posted on all your updates. However, if i make a fist, the hand feels swollen/fatl. For now im in a soft cast up to My knee. Patient aims to help the world proactively manage its healthcare, supplying evidence-based information on a wide range of medical and health topics to patients and health professionals. You have been through the mill haven't you! Crazy! Did you use crutches? Doctor told me it will take awhile to walk normally. You will need crutches or other support to help you get around. The podiatrist I saw said she had a patient whose foot had not healed in EIGHT years, but she immobilized it, and then it healed. Also, this doctor came highly recommended. I have to have a CT scan and already have my appointment for Thursday the 12th, thought I would have to wait longer. Follow Posted 4 years ago, 3 users are following. Good luck everyone. The break was non-displaced, and my Orthopedic Ankle and Foot Specialist put me in a boot Non Weight Bearing for almost 2 months. They put me into a backslab for the first 3 days. You may notice pain walking on uneven ground for weeks, or months, after the break has healed. Most patients are able to run again between ten and 12 weeks following surgery. Seems like an awfully long time. Worried I'm doing more harm than good walking on it. In most cases, the metacarpal fracture heals satisfactorily over a period of 6 to 8 weeks. You will need crutches or other support to help you get around. How? Good luck and I hope the physio helps. Repeat. This warning comes from Health Can. My doctor thinks I am doing good. I self-prescribed athletic tape around my foot, but I need to be more compliant with that. Take care and I'll keep you posted about my next appointment. Can a broken metatarsal heal without a cast? I have had a total shoulder that I tripped through as well. In an avulsion fracture, a small piece of bone is pulled off the main portion of the bone by . I'm just wearing a pair of good supporting shoes, I can only wear the one pair so I wear them all the time for work and going out. Is it going to take longer to heal ? I'm in the Uk & not sure if the bone stimulator exists here. I'm sure you'll come on leaps and bounds now. After the first month he'll transfer me to a knee scooter. I am now semi weight bearing being encouraged not to use my crutches by putting my weight on them to try to walk naturally. This forum is great because you can have a good moan to people who understand how it feels. 3 How do you know if a metatarsal stress fracture is healed? Zone 2 fractures are known as Jones . I am at the end of week 10 no pain and in sneakers. Epidemiology Incidence I wore the walking boot for 4 weeks and was told by dr. to stop wearing it and start putting weight on foot. I will let you know how it goes. Can a 5th metatarsal fracture heal in 4 weeks? I waited 4 weeks but it would have taken months to heal on it's own. I waited to see my dr until July 28, he casted my foot for two weeks, after which I wore a cam walker for an additional 6 weeks, until Sept 22. Please help, I am not sure what to do now! I had the MRI on 9-26 and he called today and told me that it showed I still had a fracture. Also I used crutches when I wore my boot and also I used to take it off when I sat down and put my foot up. I have my appointment may 2nd, and am going on 6w of NWB in a boot. I am basically walking normal but not pushing off with that foot quite as well. Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. And there is hope! Just said it's normal to have that kind of pain at this point. Great question, and quite a predicament you are in. how about you're pain and activity? Seems like Sandi had a fantastic recovery, so if you need it, it will go well I am sure, but keep us posted. Do hope you can keep me updated on your progress as your's is very close to mine. With the boot, I could only walk on heel. Posted I was able to start walking in the boot feb 14th (bought a shoe lift on amazon that fit my left shoe and raised it up so I was level with the cast, another life saver.) While in a walker boot, Physical Therapy can commence. Again, my break is not fully healed yet either but the doc is pretty confident it will be soon. Take care.. Update on my foot. So if you aren't happy with your current doctors orders I suggest seeking a second opinion.. but I'd at least wait until the 8 week mark. I'm in the US, and you are right about docs don't recommend surgery first, unless you are a professional athlete. My doctor wants me to ice the bottom of my foot 3 times a day for plantar faciiatis, but getting ice in Portugal is tough. Were you awake when you had it done? Posted I lost it emotionally, sure I was going to die, and now have to take anxiety meds daily. Using nano technology and lining up wound care dressings in a manner parallel to skin has lead researchers to a novel way to enhance and quicken wound healing. Woof - it was quite painful to walk. Two different doctors - at 2 weeks, and at 7 weeks - said I could walk on it with boot. I made appt with a recommended podiatrist for a week later. However I have been immobile for a while. For me, surgery was easy, took 45 minutes, no pain!! Thanks. Sorry you haven't had much healing. At that time I had a displaced 5th metarsal just past the area that would be referred to as a Jones fx. Hopefully I will get somewhere on the 5th of july when I finally see the consultant as it's coming up to nearly seven weeks since I last seen them. It's on the 25th next week not the 12th! That has helped my gait and the plantar faciiatis. At age 13 I was the state champion. In July it didnt fuse so I have had surgery, 2 weeks post op in a hard cast for 4 weeks. Walking rescue dogs, going to zumba, insanity and assault course's, they're on the back boiler now and I do miss them. See what happens on monday. No we don't tend to get shown xrays here only usually in A&E. if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[250,250],'foot_pain_explained_com-box-4','ezslot_6',801,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-foot_pain_explained_com-box-4-0'); Columbia University Department of Rehabilitation. Locking up the foot and in mobilizing it in a fracture walking boot is a terrible thing for an athlete. My whole foot is painful when I walk but guess it's because it hasn't been used to it. Glad you're managing to do more James. Oh bummer I spent a half hour writing a post yesterday but I don't see it here. Havent had pain since day 4.. doctor was wiggling the bone around and pressing on the area to see if there was pain.. still no pain while he was doing it.. its 2 weeks post break and Im not using crutches.. is this too early ? Do you have a job where you have to be on your feet a lot? Most fractures heal without any problems in about six weeks. Overall, I feel that I am progressing well, even though I'm very slow. Anyway you keep your chin up and take care. It's not such a bad country to live, except for the weather sometimes. I usually do my research on the Mayo clinic website. i am 51 in excellent shape but my bones are not 20 anymore. Thank you very much for leaving a comment. I followed his instructions, and after a couple months was able to bear weight in the boot. Heard them snap back when I did the initial injury so obviously stretched them at the time. 2 days later xrays and Ortho appt. Yes I had my scan but won't find out the results until the consultant looks at it. A knee scooter makes a big difference getting around the house. The injury mechanism is similar to that seen with an acute lateral ankle sprain. Our house was a "museum" filled with valuable antiques they purchased there, cheap! October 16, 2016, I rolled my left foot in a pair of Dansko's clogs, heard the pop! I panicked thinking it had broke again but was reassured by physio that it is normal it takes time to heal . I run and pole vault and am 5 weeks into a spiral fracture 5th metatarsal. Hope you get a solid treatment plan from the CT scan that puts you on the road to a quicker recovery. I've just stopped walking with as much of a limp. My Dr said to bare weight as tolerated. 5th Metatarsal Fractures: Location Matters. The amount of pressure you are able to put on your foot will depend on which bones are broken. Foot and Ankle Problems By Dr. Richard Blake. One day after work I decided to go get and X Ray because it was painful after working. I'm not using a brace or anything. That sucks because my foot ortho said heel walking continues to separate the fracture even if just a stress fracture like I had. At work the floor is hard & I do suffer pain working but at home I have wood floors & it's not too bad but I can also rest more at home. The first doctor was just an urgent care doctor. I was encouraged to go back to work after 11 weeks as they said using it would help with circulation but it hasn't really helped. Now blood thinners for 6 mo. I was placed in a splint and ace bandage NWB for 3 weeks. Also, since minimal weight bearing on heel Ive had twinges of pain up top of my foot to lower leg. Just know that you have support here and it looks like we've all been through it. I am literally about to lose my mind. When I told her I was in too much pain to walk on the foot, she contacted orthopedic surgeon who said absolutely no walking on it! Take care.. Janine. I'm usually so active. Hi Pam. screw xation for acute fractures ranged from 4 to 18 weeks. Hard to do when u r in pain it doesn't seem natural and I am scared I am doing more damage . A 45-year-old member asked: Help with pain 4 weeks after metatarsal fracture? It's easy to do. With just a little tape wrapped around my foot, that limits the spreading / movement, I would think. I'm afraid your pole vault camp will have to be put on hold. [1] Clinical Relevant Anatomy The foot consists out of 5 metatarsal bones per foot. Use of the forums is subject to our Terms of Use This may be the norm. Anyone else out there deal with the whole blood clot mess? There is still a black in the gap where it was broken. Hya James. The mean healing time was 7.73 4.74 weeks, with an overall complication rate of 6.25%. That must be so discouraging to wait so long. Hope mine is too if that's the road I'm on. Overall the swelling is decreasing and I have to say Im doing pretty good. Glad you managed to get about on holiday too. Can't wait to resume light training in gym and go out on mountain bike.. I think the physio is helping as I sprained my ankle and the exercises he's given me have helped with the stiffness, he's not given excercises for my entire foot yet as he's waiting until the bones have joined. Stress fractures are caused by overly stressing the foot when using it in the same way repeatedly. I am 43, had a displaced fracture from a basketball injury. I find I can rehab the patient based on their symptoms. I'm still on the roller coaster where my foot feels so much better after a couple days in the house walking in stocking feet, so then I put on shoes and go out shopping and doing errands, and I spend too much time in shoes, and probably also too much time on my feet, and then my foot expresses unhappiness. I work 12 hr shifts as well and denied it's broken. I'm surprised he wants you weight bearing if the bone is indeed moving. I was wearing the cam boot for 6 wks. Two types of fractures that often occur in the fifth metatarsal are: Avulsion fracture. After around 17 wks there was slight bone growth but not much so they sent me for a CT scan which I will find out the results on the 5th july . She now has a friend in Dumfries, Scotland, she hopes to visit this year. [1][2][3] On the other hand, these . I remember looking down and my pinky toe was at a 90 degree angle! I pretty much heel walk with limp, but when I make effort to use whole foot it doesn't hurt, but a little sore, and very slow going. EASILY and QUICKLY! I have to refrain from pushing off the broken foot, so I walk with a limp, and that's causing pain / discomfort in the opposite hip, but, if I am very careful, and stay barefoot / shoe-less / boot-less, I do not have any pain at all, which, I assume, means the foot is healing. I am not a runner but I love to walk. The wild card has been the bone stimulator- it must've really helped. CT scan showed fractured neck of 5th metatarsal, fractured cuboid and fractu read more Why do you have to swim between the flags? After lightweight fiberglass cast I was able to walk with minimal/no pain. Assuming your fracture is a stable unstable metatarsal fractures may require cast and crutches for 4-6 weeks Aug 14, 2012 Dr. Brandon Macy answered Podiatry 42 years experience Which metatarsal? I broke my 5th metatarsal 8 weeks ago today. So I went from no pain to sharp pains everywhere. Daily bone stim and doc said ditch the crutches. I also broke it with a mid-step off my porch twisting my ankle. I can't wait til this heals! Also, I have been wearing the boot all day and using a lace up brace at night with an ace wrap over that to try and keep compression as well as immobility. My husband has private medical care through his work but would cost around 700 a year to add me and I believe if I was private I would have been operated on. Pam - I'm sorry you're having such a tough time. A lot more than my surgeon. Patient does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Most fractures heal without any problems in about six weeks. I was initially put on a half cast since there was severe swelling for 20 days(in between I had an appointment) with strict NWB. My break hurts sometimes especially when I move my foot a certain way. And again I had the benefit of a bone stimulator. Non-displaced and minimally displaced avulsion fractures (Dancer's Fractures or Zone 1) may only require symptomatic therapy with a hard shoe or walking boot until the fracture heals. Acute metatarsal fracture May make an audible sound at the time of the break and you will usually have immediate pain and tenderness around the area of the fracture. I am eager to hear how you make out at you're next appointment and hope that the xrays show more healing. Yesterday I was in such a good mood thinking it was healing, but then I went to the gym and did some handstands, and I hurt it. I thought I did. I agree with previous comments as my doctor told me that you need compression and immobility to heal maybe yours is starting to heal enough where putting some weight on it will stimulate more growth- I don't know. How long will it take to heal? 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