Broken fifth metatarsal left foot

[Jean_Mi131]

Hi,

I'm new to all this. I see this group if for the 5th metatarsal breaks only....I guess I'm the lucky one. I've completely broken my 2nd, 3rd and 4th metatarsal all on one injury. So the pain is quite nasty. It happened one week ago today. I'm keeping it elevated when i can and am getting around on crutches. Is this the best method of transportation or should I try something else? I'm getting married in a month and a half. Guess I won't be dancing much at all. Any advice would be awesome.

Thanks.

[BarbaraB]

Hello Jean

I hope you heal quicker than me. 11 weeks on Friday and as of yesterday the bone in my foot still hasn't knitted completely. Consultant has suggested a bone stimulator. Have just cancelled our trip to Verona!

[BarbaraB]

Me again
Has anyone used a bone stimulator? Was it of any use or can't you tell ? I am lucky enough to have health insurance via work but my insurance company refuses to approve one for my use at home as they classify it as external equipment.
I understand the time taken for a broken fifith metatarsal can be very variable. I'm up to 11 weeks on Friday and it still hasn't knitted properly.

Barbara

[BarbaraB]

After nearly 19 weeks my spiral fracture (it was the physio who described it as such - the consultant never mentioned spiral) has finally healed enough for me to stop wearing the boot and start trying to walk properly again. No need for the bone stimulator than goodness. Thanks to everyone who has replied to me over the past few months.

[physiobob]

Hi Barb, just a comment on the bone stimulator. These are used frequently and are very useful in accelerating healing, especially in a superficial bone. I saw your later thread so I am assuming that your consultant is happy now that the bone had healed enough to let you begin more weight bearing.On a side note my mother has had several foot operations and she used a cool kneeling scooter to get about on. You rest the injured leg on the scooter whose seat is at knee height and push about the place. This might be useful for the other post here. I'll try to find an image and if i can will add it to this thread.Or just type 'knee scooter' into google images and you'll see loads of them