Fractured 5th metatarsal

Question

Last week i was playing netball and i ended up fracturing my 5h metatarsal, I have plaster on the back of my leg and around the area until friday until i get a full leg of plaster.

It has not been hurting at all recently, and i was wondering if it should be alrite to just remove the cast and slowly get back into normal activities (such as walking etc) its putting a real burden on me (the cast)

I am not in any pain and i was wondering if it should be ok to take the cast off and just slowly learn to walk on it again ( it doesnt hurt me to put ay pressure on the foot) yet still use crutches, and perhaps and leg support stocking.

I planned a holiday since the start of the year, and dont want to not be able to go because of having plaster on my leg :(

Answer 1

Get some cotton balls and some adhesive tape have your

Coach or trainer tape your foot and  for the compression

aspect of support. Have your trainer also figure 8 wrap

your foot for support to your ankle to eliminate roll overs.

Answer 2

No, it would NOT be okay to take the cast off and go back to normal, unless your doctor says so.

I broke my 5th metatarsal recently and I wore an Air Cast (I could take it off at night) for 6 weeks, and also used crutches to keep my weight off it for 4 weeks.

You do not want to damage your bone or make it heal incorrectly.

Answer 3

Ask your doctor.