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I broke my foot and it's been only 4 weeks. doctor says i can go ahead and walk on it. not broken anymore. still hurts. is this normal even my heal?

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Dr. David Trettin answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Still broken: Fractures of the foot( assuming metatarsal fx.) take 8wks to heal. So it should still 'hurt' to walk on it. That's normal and not affecting your healing as long as u walk in the boot and have no reinjuries! good luck!

Dr Novick agreed

Answered 12/10/2013

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