Hi I'm 70 yrs old, and on 14June 2014 I broke the 5th Metatarsal of right foot (shaft). Very pinfold at the time, but vary I had it x-rayed, and a plaster cast followed. I'm healthy fit 70yr old, but was anxious to get going in the fastest time. I kept the foot elevated most of the arts two weeks and used the crutches. had a visit with surgeon afte1 days and after a wee chat he said keep on the crutches for the next three weeks, but after two weeks I could apply some eight, and after that I could gradually put more weight on it. There's little or no pain, but the cast is so restrictive. Tomorrow morning is my next visit, and I hope they will remove the cast.
having read all the ad stories from fellow sufferers I am now wondering if I'm in for an unpleasant surprise tomorrow.
The x-ray showed the fracture clearly, but my pain level was never high, except when pressure is applied to it.
Here's hoping for a successful result for me tomorrow

John S
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Hi

I'm new here so hi before I start, also sorry for the long post.

Went to the hospital today and found out I have a fractured 5th metatarsel, so my leg and foot is in a cast. I've been told by the hospital I need to go back after a week to see how the healing is going, but I'm a bit confused. I asked the nurse how long I will have the current cast in for and she said a week. She didn't say anything else. Reading online, it says the healing time for this injury is anywhere from 4 to 6 weeks. Is it possible I will have the cast on for only a week, or will it probably be the case that I will have another one put on. The nurse said the fracture was on the bone near the ankle, that was about it.

Another thing that I am worried about is that the injury happened 2 days ago, and I've been hobbling about on it in this time before getting it seen to, as the injury happened when my ankle gave way on me, so I stupidly thought I'd twisted my ankle. I only realised it was something more serious when bruising around my toes and heel came out, very deep blotchy purple bruising. Because I didn't get this seet to in this time, is it possible this could have complicated the issue??

Thanks in advance for any replies.