Question 1

i got a hair line fracture in my 5th metatarsal bone 1 mth ago. after that i had a plaster in my foot butt?

Accepted Answer

It is very: Important to know where the fracture is along the bone. Jones fractures are notorious poor healers.

Question 2

when i walk the head of metatarsal hurts really bad like a sharp pain. there's no bruising or swelling. could it be fractured?

Accepted Answer

It could be: If you are an active person or you had a misstep while walking recently, it is possible to have a stress fracture. But, it could also be an inflammation related to sprain or arthritis or some kind of soft tissue injury.  Examine your shoe first. Apply Ice, use an insert, anti inflammatory and if not improvement, see a doctor.

Question 3

i have pain when i walk on the bottom of my foot at the head of my 4th an 5th metatarsal. i had an xray and didn't see a stress fracture. what is it?

Accepted Answer

Plantar fasciitis : Painful head of metatarsal area could be joint irritation or tendons, once you have ruled out a fracture.  RICE, rest, ice, compression, and elevation may work well.  A short 5 day course of NSAID (Motrin, Ibuprofen, aleve, or naproxen ) may help also

Question 4

hair line jaw fracture, can it heal by itself, and how long does it generally take?

Accepted Answer

Jaw fracture: Non-displaced jaw fracture takes about 6 weeks to fully heal.

Question 5

how long does it take the 2nd metatarsal bone to heal. its not broken or fractured. it happen almost 3 months ago & it still hurts alot?

Accepted Answer

Not fractured?: What happened?  If it is a stress fracture then it is fractured.  It will take 8-16 weeks to heal.  Sounds like you need to be reevaluated.  See your doctor (Foot Doctor).

Question 6

3 months ago i fractured my 5th metatarsal on x-ray it still looks broken. still in a boot. i've seen four different and four different thoughts. still uncomfertable. how long could this take to heal?

Accepted Answer

6 to 8 weeks: For a healthy individual, bone normally takes 6-8 weeks to heal.  Delayed healing can occur in some instances.  In the 5th metatarsal, a fracture known as a jones fracture is notorious for healing issues due to poor blood supply in the area.  There are devices called bone stimulators which have to shown to speed up bone healing which might be an option for you in the future.

Question 7

how long can it take an avulsion fracture in the 5th metatarsal to heal?

Accepted Answer

Avulsion vs. Jone's: Avulsion fracture of the any metatarsal will take about 4-6 weeks to heal. However, if the base of the 5th metatarsal is broken this might be jone's fracture. In that case without surgical intervention, 6-8 weeks since there is not enough blood supply to this part of the bone.

Question 8

how long does it take for a radial head fracture to heal?

Accepted Answer

6-8 weeks: It take about 6-8  weeks for this fracture to heal.

Question 9

how long does it take for a radial head fracture to heal after surgery? had surgery on january & still get pains

Accepted Answer

Bone healed: Certainly by now the bone should be completely healed.  You should see your surgeon to make sure and ask if Physical Therapy might be needed to rehab the arm.

Question 10

how long is it supposed to it take a type 1 radial head fracture to heal?

Accepted Answer

6-8 weeks: It take about 6-8 weeks.

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How long does it take for a metarsal hair line fracture to heal

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I got a hair line fracture in my 5th metatarsal bone 1 mth ago. after that i had a plaster in my foot butt?

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When i walk the head of metatarsal hurts really bad like a sharp pain. there's no bruising or swelling. could it be fractured?

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I have pain when i walk on the bottom of my foot at the head of my 4th an 5th metatarsal. i had an xray and didn't see a stress fracture. what is it?

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Hair line jaw fracture, can it heal by itself, and how long does it generally take?

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How long does it take the 2nd metatarsal bone to heal. its not broken or fractured. it happen almost 3 months ago & it still hurts alot?

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3 months ago i fractured my 5th metatarsal on x-ray it still looks broken. still in a boot. i've seen four different and four different thoughts. still uncomfertable. how long could this take to heal?

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How long can it take an avulsion fracture in the 5th metatarsal to heal?

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How long does it take for a radial head fracture to heal?

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How long does it take for a radial head fracture to heal after surgery? had surgery on january & still get pains

A member asked:

How long is it supposed to it take a type 1 radial head fracture to heal?

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