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A 25-year-old male asked:

I have metatarsal fracture in my foot and i was wondering how long till i can put weight on when i walk? it's hurting bad when i walk

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Dr. Edward Hellmananswered

Orthopedic Surgery 31 years experience

Varies: It varies in part on the exact location of the fracture. That being said, most metatarsal fractures are well healed by 8-12 weeks.

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Dr. Darrell Latvaanswered

Podiatry 44 years experience

LESS PAIN: Pain decreasing day by day, week by week, is a good sign. Pain w/ WB should tell you.....don't walk on it!

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I had a small stress fracture in my fifth metatarsal in 9/17 from running. My foot is still sore when I walk too much on the top and bottom of my foot. I am still unable to run. Is that normal? Sore foot 8 months after stress fracture

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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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