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metatarsal fracture

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shelleymaree
shelleymaree

I just received my walking boot yesterday with crutches not sure if that means slight weight bearing I go back in 3 wks. Do I sleep in the boot? because I didnt last night

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  • Readybluedragon
    Readybluedragon shelleymaree

    Posted

    Check with your doctor is you need to wear it bed? I had to wear it to bed for 3 weeks after plaster came off, then five weeks wearing it and being able to take it off for bed. If you do need to wear it to bed, a tip that I got too late into my recovery - wear a pillowcase on top of the boot to bed as the velcro grabs everything. Best of luck.
  • sandi27417
    sandi27417 shelleymaree

    Posted

    When was your fracture? With no surgery usually NWB up to 6 weeks then if healing, different hard soled shoe which inhibets flexing which is what will separate fracture. I did sleep in boot. So sorry, fracture is inconvenient to say the keast.
  • linda35818
    linda35818 shelleymaree

    Posted

    It's probably best to wear it to bed. I accidentally stepped out of bed without the boot and might have compromised the healing.  Three weeks is a short time to give up for a lifetime of less pain.

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