1. Community
  2. Injury and accidents
  3. Foot and Toe Problems

Broken 5th metatarsal

Posted , 4 users are following.

alexander14491
alexander14491

Hey there guys im new to the fourms, wanting to seek some of your guys opinion. So on december 14, 2015 i broke my left foot 5th metatrsal playing soccer. Doctor said i have a jones fracture, so i wore i cast for 6 weeks and then the boot of another 3. I was on crutches the whole time not putting any weight on my foot. After 9 weeks my bone still has not healed. So i had to wait 3 weeks in order to put a request for a bone stimulator. On week 14 of being on crutches i recieve the bone stimulator. I have been using the bone stimulator for 32 days 10 hours a day. Wednesday this week is when i am getting my xrays too see if my bone has healed. My question is what should i expect on terms of recovery? My soccer season starts on August 1st, what are my chance on being in full form by then. Just putting out there im going to work my self to the bone to do all i can for a good healthy recovery. 

0 likes, 9 replies

9 Replies

  • miss02428
    miss02428 alexander14491

    Posted

    Hello

    I went down the same road but with a hand fracture this year. I also had gotten a bone growth stimulator and I was not healing at all it was about 16 weeks into break when I got mine and I got X-rays 24 days after use and the doctor could not believe how much better it was. It was not fully recovered though it took about 32 week total for my bone to heal. Mine was a crush injury though that resulted in a bone graft so if yours is just a clean break I am sure come August you will be ready too go! Also I saw a natural path and I highly recommend you download an app to help calculate your daily protein intake for me it made all the different making sure I was at the 70g a day mark which is hard to hit. Also I found using supplement and vitamins to heal bone work like L-lysine, vitamin c, d and K drops, calcium, turmeric, and a multi vitamin but take your multi vitamin four hours before or after the others for better absorbtion apparently!!

    Good luck!!

    • miss02428
      miss02428

      Posted

      Oh and bamboo silica and sympytium if you can find it!!!
    • alexander14491
      alexander14491 miss02428

      Posted

      Thanks for the response and postivity, im going tomorrow for the xrays and just ordered my vitamins on amazon. 
  • dianne71892
    dianne71892 alexander14491

    Posted

    Hello Alexander,

    So sorry to hear about your bone healing taking its dear time. I broke my 5th metatarsal last year but it wasn't the Jones fracture which I hear has a particularly difficult time healing becaus there is not good/any circulation to that area. My break healed quickly and as a long distance runner I was back at my running after 6 weeks. I went slow, easy and short but by 8 weeks I was fine. I agree with miss's comment below regarding supplements but I would definitely put an emphasis on Vitamin D. I was also introduced during my healing process to Horsetail herb and I suggest you look it up, and start taking it too. I know patience alluded me too but in the end it is a good friend. I wish you well.

    • alexander14491
      alexander14491 dianne71892

      Posted

      I've been so worried about not making it back in time, did you feel any discomfort once you started running again? 
    • dianne71892
      dianne71892 alexander14491

      Posted

      I was really surprised how little it hurt once I started running on it. I had some sharp twinges but once I stopped worrying or focussing on them and just went for it I was running along and thinking, my foot doesn't hurt! It matters if you had a diplaced fracture, and a Jones fracture can have poor blood flow to the area. My break was in an area referred to as the dancers break but I didn't have a ligament pull a piece of bone off, I fractured that same area. I found a short video at the time and thought it was helpful to understand the healing process.

      Once my orthopedic saw my bone was set, he encouraged weight bearing to help it heal quicker as bone strengthens more in order to handle stress  and builds itself accordingly. I'm sending hugs, know that you will heal and be back on your game!

      Emis Moderator comment: I have removed the link(s) directing to site(s) unsuitable for inclusion in the forums. If users want this information please use the Private Message service to request the details.

      http://patient.uservoice.com/knowledgebase/articles/398331-private-messages

    • dianne71892
      dianne71892 alexander14491

      Posted

      Hmm,

      irritating, I posted a link to a short 2 1/2 minute YouTube video that shows how the bone heals. And the moderator removed it. No links allowed I guess. If you want to look it up you can go to YouTube and type in principles of fracture healing. The description then says an animated description of the stages of fracture healing and impediments to fracture healing. There is a longer one called healing process of bone fracture. I did not post that one but it's also worth watching. I find it fascinating really. Take care Alexander

  • sickchicky
    sickchicky alexander14491

    Posted

    I broke my 4th and fifth metatarsal bones in my left foot in February . I had surgery 2 weeks after. I'm currently in physical therapy and using a walker. Wondering if I will ever walk again?! Healing time is ridiculous ! Still painful to put full weight On that side. Still hopping and crawling around the house! Beyond tired of this !
Back to top

Report or request deletion

Thanks for your help!

We want the community to be a useful resource for our users but it is important to remember that the community are not moderated or reviewed by doctors and so you should not rely on opinions or advice given by other users in respect of any healthcare matters. Always speak to your doctor before acting and in cases of emergency seek appropriate medical assistance immediately. Use of the community is subject to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and steps will be taken to remove posts identified as being in breach of those terms.