I just went to foot orthopedic doc today and I have a fractured 5th metatarsal. Recovery from this injury could be a good 3 months, most of the time spent in a non-walking cast. We are going on vacation so he put an aircast on for now and I have a prescription for a knee scooter and he told me to use a wheelchair in the house as well. When we return he will hard cast it and still no weight on it. Be careful-this is a bad injury and if not taken care of could require surgery with pins.