So i broke my 1st metatarsal completely through the bone...

Question

and i was wondering how long it will be until i am normal again. i do very competitive cheerleading and i have to tumble so how many weeks will it be until i can do almost everything again? the doctor told me 6 weeks but does he mean 6 weeks until im normal again>???

Answer 1

More like six weeks until the bone has set properly. Depending where you fractured it (the head nearer to the toe or otherwise) it can have differing complications, and most come from putting weight on an unhealed fracture.

The foot, being a collection of inter-dependent bones, and also flexible, needs adequate time to heal. If you complicate it before time in haste, you might suffer aggravations for years. Give it time. Three months to be sure.