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How soon can i walk on a broken non-displaced 5th metatarsal (could be jones fracture but not sure x-ray looks close to what pictures show for jones)?

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Dr. Li-Yu Mitchell answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Soon : Usually can wear special offloading shoe for 6-8 weeks and then wear normal footwear

Answered 2/26/2017

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Dr. Matthew Wilkin answered

Specializes in Podiatry

6 weeks: it depends what part of your fifth metatarsal was broken and if it is displaced. Some areas and types of fractures take longer than others to heal, like a jones fracture. Make sure you follow your doctor's directions so it heals properly. Usually those fifth metatarsal fractures have to be immobilized in a boot. They take about 6 to 8 weeks to heal. And sometimes they have to be operated on.

Answered 9/17/2017

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