Hi

i have a 5th metatarsal fracture too. 8 weeks ago now. I was in an air boot for 5 weeks and I never put any weight on foot at all out of the boot. Did everything I should. Had X-ray at 5 weeks absolutely no healing. I was quite surprised and disappointed to say the least. Surgeon said to try and put some weight on foot, pain is my guide, if it hurts stop and wear boot or elevate. Funny enough It did not hurt to walk on it, I did have some pain in my toes but not at the site where it was broken. So I wore the boot off and on at home, then a sturdy shoe when not in boot and always wore air boot when I went out. The toe pain got better and I am pretty well pain free in the toes now. The rest of foot is good too except id I have overdone it walking like today Christmas Day. I went Monday last now 8 weeks since I fractured foot and again no healing has taken place. I am very frustrated. If you squeeze the spot where it is broke it hurts, to walk on it, it is good. So why isn't it healing. I hear people have pain and are healing. I am supposed to be getting a bone stimulator now if my health plan will cover it. Don't know if this will work. Hope so. I think your toe problems will get better the more you walk on it mine did. Any suggestions for me.

so frustrated not being able to drive, would appreciate any info from anyone.

thanks
Janet