5th Metatarsal Fracture Recovery
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Hello. I have a number of questions.
8 weeks ago I broke my 5th metatarsal after falling. I just got out of my cast yesterday and was out in an air cast/boot. And the doctor left me with a number of questions unanswered and my next appointment isn't for 4 weeks with no physio or such before hand.
1. Today I have been able to start walking, worst I have been is using one crutch, mostly able to walk with no crutches, is this ok after only a day? I don't want to go on doing myself damage. The doctor told me that for my next appointment there is a chance that if I feel able I could come in my own normal footwear, but he never said anything for until then.
2. When showering, afterwards, am I able to weight bear for a step or two without the boot on to sit down again to dress etc. I'm unsure on this
3. 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.
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
As aside information, I'm 19, a little overweight but in relatively good shape.
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lynnielu laura145
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I broke my foot Nov. 8th Jones fracture. Had surgery Nov. 23rd ORIF with a screw placed. I was out in a boot and told to wear EVEN AT NIGHT IN BED!!! Was NWB for 4 weeks. went back for xray, No improvement NWB 4 more weeks. Went back after that for another xray, showed some healing but not how he would have liked. I was now partial WB still with the boot. It is now FEB.20TH!!!! And tbh I have no idea how I will work an 8 hour day, as I am a Surgical Technologist on my feet ALL DAY. I did want to ask if anyone's ortho has pushed on the foot without having pain, but putting my foot down and walking does cause pain?!?!