5th metatarsal injury (apparently a bad one)

[dale483]

Hello all,

I have a quick concern about a injury which has occurred to me in the last few days.(injury is now 5 days old)

I fractured my 5th metatarsal, and went to the walk in centre x2 days later as at first i thought i had just badly sprained my ankle. X rays showed the break (in pic) and i was sent to the fracture clinic at A&E. The doctor there gave me a choice of a tubi grip or plaster, stating that the break was not bad enough for surgery and that it should heal itself, giving me a return app. for 4 weeks time, for another xray to be taken. My job and social life entail a lot of fitness and the doc said i would be able to do light bike work and rowing work, but no weight bearing on it while it was healing. This was in total contrast to the walk in centre who said i would need a op to pin it due to the fracture. I'm confused? And would like a answer regarding the fitness side as i'm dying to get back in the gym. I've also purchased a aircast sp walker instead of getting a cast on. Is this correct?

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