Broken Foot Recovery & Foot Fracture Home Treatments [Top 25 Hacks]

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[@robertking4467]

car wreck it's been three years and I still can't put alot of pressure on it , run or etc. I fractured in 3places and I swear some days I wish I could cut it off to get rid of the pain.

[@jenniferhead1331]

I fell down the stairs

[@advau5363]

Had an offroad motorcycle fall and 260kg bike landed on my foot cracking medial and middle cuneiform.

[@mysteryfusion1]

I stepped of a bus and it was a big drop to floor I twisted my foot right under and broke my little toe half way down my foot

[@saradavis6505]

I’m 65 yr. old woman & was trying to save money by doing my own yard work. Small yard but there are steep banks, so I’ve been using crampons (like hikers use) while weed whacking. The other day I overestimated myself & took a tumble. Fractured 5th metatarsal. It’s hard getting older & having to admit I can’t do what I used to do.

[@wryanarielle3426]

Thank you so much for this wealth of information! I recently broke my foot (left, 5th metatarsal) by stepping on a pine cone at work *insert face palm* I was shocked because I'm 28 and have never had an injury. My ankle and foot rolled all the way to the side, and I heard a crack that sounded like a empty water bottle being squished. I have learned more with you here than I did at the hospital during my intake and follow up appointments.

[@youngmoola31]

How long did it take to heal im currently going thru the same thing

[@wryanarielle3426]

@@youngmoola31 prayers up for you! It took me the full 8 weeks to not need crutches or the scooter. Then shortly after that, I was able to wear a shoe again but with a brace. This happened in March 29, 2021. But June, I felt my foot and ankle was strong enough to walk in just my shoe. I did 6 weeks of physical therapy and that really helped. My healing was slow, thought. If you can, please stay home as long as possible take calcium and Vitamin D, and eat healthy. Do you stretches and workouts when you sitting down watching TV or on your laptop.

[@wryanarielle3426]

@PopYogurt I’m recovering! Although my progress was slow, I’m walking good, now and I don’t wear a brace h less I go to the gym, just to be safe. The strength in my foot is not 100% but it’s so much better. Physical therapy helped and also just staying off it and allowing myself time to heal, making sure I took calcium and Vitamin D.

[@southerngirlinterrupted6572]

@Wryan Arielle- I just broke the exact same bone last week!! But I’m 61 years old and in good health and this is just crazy! I’ve never broken a bone either til this. The recovery time I’m reading about is insane! But I don’t think my boss understands, lol! Ugh…. So frustrating to have done this. Glad you are healing, however slowly it may be. 🙏🏻

[@elsaromero4743]

😱I broke my toes playing freeze tag with my kid at the park. Never broke a bone in my life. I'm 30. 😪

[@kbc1883]

Jones fracture of the 5th metatarsal, right foot so no driving and no weight bearing. I had just left the office after my last day on the job, walking 10 feet to my car on a perfectly flat, smooth, clean office park sidewalk. My foot rolled for no particular reason that I can recall and I heard a loud pop. Seven weeks in, using an all-terrain knee scooter that I rented for $70/month at a local medical supply place (about 1/2 the cost of buying the same model and I didn't have to put it together). I use a walker in the shower to stay steady. Boot when out and about. I live alone off-grid, so this has been a challenging and isolating 2 months, but hoping I can drive again soon. I did get a bone stimulator through insurance (I just started a new job with new health insurance, so it costs me my entire $2000 annual deductible). My doctor thinks they really help, I am not sure... could be a very expensive placebo. Wishing all who are in the same boat speedy and smooth healing! You got this!

[@OnlyOnSindays]

Guy cut me off on the way to work, made me drop my sporty and hit my metatarsal on my break peg hard enough to cause a small microfracture upon rolling and landing back on my feet just to collapse immediately to the pain on my foot. Been healing for over a month and took all the steps prior to even watching this video due to my experiences in life and in the military. No joke that this small injury does take a long time. If anybody is going through a foot injury, please take it slow. I'd rather sacrifice half a year of embarrassment and small inconveniences than to never walk normally again.

[@mrsmcdonald9363]

I fell down the stairs two weeks ago and broke the 4th and 5th metatarsals of my left foot. We went to the ER within an hour and I’m so glad we did. Recovery is going well, but having my foot in the down position is exhausting! After 10-20 minutes, I need to put it up again. My endurance in terms of pain and energy is getting better every day.

[@wendyreynolds4465]

Fell down my stairs again, broke 5th metatarsal an open break, couldn't wear a boot, it hurt too much vs no pain without boot. Stayed off my foot for 4 weeks on crutches, doctor said it is healing well and stay off for another 3 weeks. I appreciate the exra info to keep me from re-injurying.

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[@JackTPR82]

How u doing now

[@azucenavarin4504]

I broke my Foot a couple days ago and I’m so upset finding out that it could take up to a year to fully recover! 😔 so many useful tips

[@Foxller2727]

I broke mine 2 days ago even had a surgery yesterday and I feel you! Healing will take a real long time until we can move as usual We gonna have a hard time, but we got this!!

[@jennifercomtois6618]

I broke my foot in the summer and was in a boot for 7 weeks. I was “healed” but I tripped the other day and reagravated the break and now I’m back in a boot. The foot is very sensitive for up to a year. It’s so upsetting

[@azucenavarin4504]

@@jennifercomtois6618 oh no! Hopefully I’ll be out of my boot in the next few weeks. The worst is not driving cuz it’s my right foot 🦶🏼

[@jennifercomtois6618]

@@azucenavarin4504 oh that’s a shame! Yea mines my left so I guess I’m thankful for that. Since you’re on week 3ish now I’m sure you’re getting around much better. I know by week 3 for me I was walking and then by week 4 and 5 I was pretty independent. Going down stairs like the boot was a second foot

[@azucenavarin4504]

@@jennifercomtois6618 yes! As of this week I don’t really need crutches anymore. getting there !! 😃

[@laurahowe5214]

Tripped on the stairs and twisted my ankle. Heard that sort of ripping noise and knew I’d need to go to urgent care. Broken ankle and 5th metatarsal. Thanks for all this information especially the reminder to prioritize self care.

[@funefulla1]

Thank you for such a detailed video! I love how much information you provided, it was exactly what I was looking for. ❤

[@nickbamber268]

Nice video thanks. I dropped a piano on my right foot and suffered a clean break in the third metatarsal. After the sixth week the orthopaedic surgeon said I didn't need any further x-rays/consultations as the callus was forming - although there was still no ossification between the two broken halves of the shaft. Now it's ten weeks since the accident. I am gradually increasing my exercise level with walks round the park but still cannot put all my weight on the ball of my right foot. I suppose jogging is still going to be months off. Oh yes, I started driving after three weeks using my left foot. Now I'm back to the right foot though I sometimes switch back if the right foot begins to ache too much.

[@michaelrichmond408]

I dropped something really heavy on my right foot at work 10 weeks ago and broke the 5th metatarsal into several pieces and it was an open fracture with the impact creating a hole half way through my foot. Had ORIF surgery and I’m walking and driving already so I’m very fortunate and happy about it. The first couple of weeks were horrible, a lot of pain at night and I constantly had to keep my foot up because every time blood started pooling into it, it would start hurting like hell.

[@peaceandlove544]

I only tripped but felt a safe box drop on My foot.

[@peaceandlove544]

How do You use a walker with a cast

[@bettietollett7563]

Aloha, I'm pushin 80 & I blacked out feeding Boots, the cat ! URgent care could Not read xray, so I go to bone,joint dr. on 1/2/25 & they called it a fracture . I love you for all the info & caring you shared with me . Merry Holidays Bettie

[@paulastunden-smith7726]

So much good, relevant information in such a pleasant, upbeat presentation. Broken 5th metatarsal after rolling my ankle ... boot for 6 weeks, and plan to be back with my daily 4 - 7 mile walks and regular hot yoga practice as mindfully as possible. Blessings and thanks "Dr. Foot".

[@vanessah3462]

Fell from stairs, right knee gave out (weakness ) and fracture left foot 5th metatarsal (avulsion), thank you for all the videos, helps much

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[@eleanoresalvagio7126]

Thank you so much for providing such thorough information. I slipped at home 3 weeks ago and didnt realize it until later in the evening because I have neuropathy and have injured my foot and leg multiple times. This was the last thing I needed however with our Medicare system being terribly exhausted! I walked out of the hospital on my injured foot for a few days before getting fitted with a proper boot! And after seeing the doctor the only thing he said was to continue wearing the boot for another 3 weeks followed by a few sessions of physio! No follow up, no need for further examination! Meanwhile you just gave us 25 tips and things to do to help heal the affected areas of the foot. Thanks again 🙏

[@sl2608]

How many days had you been walking on your injured foot before you got to the hospital? Also, did the hospital do Xrays and diagnose you with fractures? I hope you're doing much better now! I've been in a fracture walking boot for 5 weeks after breaking 2-4 Metatarsal bones.

[@geeo9990]

Thank you Doc. and with all the comments I don't feel so alone. I am in my fifth week of #three toe fracture. (Xray report says goes into MTP joint & 2nd toe fracture also, but my Doctor says after looking at other xray angle it's just #3 near the top ) Doing all the right things I hope. This is scary going from fully active to keeping weight off so it will heal. Trying to be positive and will not rush healing.

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[@stinkobinko]

Thanks for the tips. I fractured 1st and 2nd metatarsals, and big toe because I tried to move a 6 foot length of iron rail road track. Dropped it from about 4 inches. The top of my foot was immediately a giant blue bubble. I'm at about 6 weeks with a boot and scooter and I'm tired.

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[@sl2608]

Wearing a boot for that long is exhausting. Hope you're doing much better now.

[@stinkobinko]

@sl2608 Yes, thank you! I learned to ask for help in the process, as well!

[@beckyszemelyesen]

Broke my navicular bone and dislocated too, thanks for the information! I was prepared if my foot won’t work normal anymore, I'm hopeful if I keep to the basics and be careful I can do it! Wish me luck on the surgery in 3 days

[@shirleyg4676]

Broke my foot two days ago during exercise - jogging on the deck, had a bad twist and bam - broken foot, so much pain. I’m a bit lost now as I exercise and run daily, not sure how I will survive this, but thank you for your video and tips, it helps.

[@joshpropes]

How long did recovery take?

[@cosmicnights]

Same.

[@trudymueller7097]

Fell while trying to get to my seat at a Ringo Starr concert. 2nd 3rd and 4th metatarsal fractures. Not much direction from ortho. I have a boot and was full weight bearing on day 2. But no follow-up at all so your video is helpful.

[@sl2608]

So sorry! I just broke my 2nd, 3rd and 4th Metatarsals also, acute fractures. I've been in the walking boot for 5 weeks now. My back is starting to really hurt from the unevenness of wearing the boot -- even though I wore an EvenUp shoe lift on the good foot. How long do you have to wear the boot? The heaviness of it puts too much pressure on the very swollen, painful area on the top of my forefoot where the fractures are. Why didn't your dr want to follow up with you? Did they give you any instructions about how long to wear the boot and when to wean out of it? You really need follow up evaluations regularly!

[@anupamamukhia8719]

I got most of questions answered, thank you so much. It is really very helpful and informative. I am 51. And I am still in a process of healing but have lot of queries. I had a road accident on March 3, 2022. I was hit by a taxi and it's tyre just happened to roll over the part of my right foot. During the time of collision, the pain was too intense and burning and I couldn't stand my right foot. I didn't realize that my foot had fractured until I was rushed to emergency room in a nearby hospital by the traffic police, of course in the same car that hit me! An x-ray revealed that I had 2nd, 3rd and 4th metatarsals broken! I was put an L-shaped cast for 5 weeks. I used crochet for walking. I got my cast removed on April 4. Now I am walking, however, I feel it's not like a normal walk, I feel my right foot being locked. I haven't started any physiotherapy but doing some exercises myself following KZbin videos. Now the stretching exercises you have shared within us are going to be really helpful. Is it fine if I do exercises myself at home or is it advisable to do physiotherapy? Anticipating your positive response.

[@deannaolivieri1791]

I also got hit by a car and the tire went over and broke my foot , except they did not stop and I am in another country , working. I just got out of the cast and now in the walking boot . How long did it take for you to walk normally again ? The accident was about 6 weeks ago

[@deannaolivieri1791]

I was hit by a car as well on my birthday March 11 2023 and my foot was broken. I hope you feel better soon . I feel much better now but it’s been difficult physically but also mentally I am having panic attacks and other issues from the trauma of the accident.

[@rhondareynolds8118]

You are Very HELPFUL!!!

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[@emilymailliard]

I broke my third & fourth metatarsals about three weeks ago. We are remodeling, and had to climb through the wall, onto a ladder and over to the stairs to get downstairs. I missed the step & had instant pain. I’m in a cast for 6+ weeks. The spasms at night & lots of swelling have been hard to deal with. Thanks for this video. I did get some new ideas.

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[@leighburville2717]

Emily Mallard. I sympathize with you. I broke something in my foot 2 weeks ago and the pain isn't too bad, and thankfully there are doctors who are trained to treat us so we don't do permanent damage to our foot. As our feet go, so does the rest of our body. So chin up ol gal, this too shall pass! Dont forget to hug your doctor.

[@lingardtiktok5260]

I am in my 5th week and my foot itching me have doctor in the morning...we all shall recover

[@Moto290]

Motorcycle accident here.. left side 5th metatarsal #1 tip: do not underestimate the time it will take to heal yourself.. I'm 3 months in and still in a lot of pain because I couldn't stop going to work.. not worth it guys, heal yourself properly, take all the time it takes and do the physical therapy..

[@jbalint1]

same injury (and reason) here. take care!

[@kathyh455]

Really needed to hear this!

[@morganl2633]

Thank you for this video! I broke my foot 7 days ago simply by stepping backward on uneven mats during a self defence class. I got up immediately but within an hour, it was non weight bearing. I didn’t bruise til the next day and didn’t go to the doctor for 5 days because work forced me (thankfully). My 3rd and 4th metatarsals are broken.

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[@sl2608]

How long did it take before you healed and were wearing regular shoes again? Hope you are much better now!

[@GoldwaterB]

Great video. And I love that he isn't yelling.

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[@ElkeS-le2xy]

Love your channel! I dislocated my ankle and broke it in three places due to a bike accident (was a few meters away from the finish line of a charity Navy ride - huge bummer...). Had surgery a week and a half ago - am in a cast for now - follow-up next week with the surgeon. Thank you for all your tips and information - and your way of presenting this (professional and fun) :)

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[@ElkeS-le2xy]

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[@jaybuck12321]

I have a broken foot and I’m 3 months in and feel about 70% better like he said. No more pain at night, most the swelling is gone, I can put a shoe on without any pain at all. I can put standing weight on it but not walking weight and it’s very discouraging

[@sarahgordon2597]

was yours a Jones fracture. i am 2mth and stil cant put weight on it

[@deannaolivieri1791]

Me too,, it’s almost 3 months to the day that I got hit by a car and they broke my foot and I feel so much better. Sure there is some pain and I have some flexibility issues and balance issues but I am continuing the physical therapy and it’s so much better than a month ago even . I am glad i watched this video when it happened as it gave me hope.

[@elizabeth_whyte.artist]

​@sarahgordon2597 same moon boot for two weeks, plaster cast for 6 weeks, moon boot again for 6 weeks then we will see.

[@strelly1228]

Mine is 5th metatarsal base zone -8weeks after fracture, still cant step on my foot​@@sarahgordon2597

[@tekateka6187]

Thanks for this video i just saw it now and four days ago i had a car accident and a serious ankles problem but still struggling to heal because it's swelling i wish to ask anyone to help,my question is to know if hot water or ice which is advisable for fast treatment

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[@DrTomBiernacki]

Neither hot water nor ice will make it heal any faster unfortunately 🙂

[@christyavery9089]

I am a female and 43 years old. I have a trimalleolar fracture and had an ORIF. I am now 5 weeks post op and was placed in a walking boot today! Now the story of how I broke it...Wish I had much cooler story but here goes. I t was raining and had slick soled shoes on and slipped in the mudd... It has been a life changing event, but I am making improvements everyday. ThNk you for your videos. They have been very helpful.

[@RA-nz9gp]

Fractured my left medial base, 2nd proximal phalanx. One doctor recommends boots while another recommends no cast. Any thoughts on this would be appreciated.

[@zav75]

I broke my foot walking on my lawn, walking the same path I did 100 times before. Didn't check my footing as I was in a hurry and just walked in a smallish hole and the foot flipped. At first, I thought I just sprained it. But I couldn't walk on my foot and something was loose, and it was colorful and huge. Turns out I ripped some tendons and broke a bone. I was surprised, a 30 years old in shape guy could break something so easily.

[@peaceandlove544]

Wowww same thing but 50 overweight Bad shape woman your recovery must been much better

[@aubreymccall8718]

Thank you so much! I recently broke my left (3 middle metatarsals) in a car accident, I have pins in my foot that will be removed tomorrow. This video really helped.

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[@alexd.alessandro5419]

Thanks for all the useful information. Could you tell me the name of the massage roller stick please?😅

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[@bettierusso5410]

Yep, after watching this GREAT video, I think I broke the top of my foot and will cave in and go to the foot Docs. I was (still am) restoring a 160 yr old cast iron Sewing machine. I put it on a kitchen island to fix it. It is about at my waist level. I put the small screws in a 4lb. heavy glass old ashtray that fell off the edge, turned sideways and landed on the top middle of my foot at full force. I swelled, and it is all kinds of blue, slightly off greenish, and now fresh bruising is starting on top. Did it on Sep 30. Feel like a clutz but it is really hurting so off I go to see the docs. Thanks for your video Doc!!!!

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[@sl2608]

I hope you went to a doctor right away for proper diagnosis and treatment -- that's a serious injury!! How are you now?

[@artemiszerva7413]

I haave a comminuted fracture of the 2nd metatarsal, when a guy stepped with force on my foot while playing soccer. Had some pain, continued playing for some days because it was better but at some point the pain was unberable.

[@susandetrick9774]

Hello, great video, thanks! What are your thoughts on using a Tens Unit on a foot with a lower fractured 5th metatarsal? Good idea, bad idea? Is there a time frame to start using it? Suggestions on placing the pads?

[@maplenook]

Microcurrent is better. Alpha-Stim

[@illskillz05]

I injured my foot about 2 years ago. I guessed it was a high ankle sprain, but didn't want to go to the doctor because it was the start of the pandemic at the time. I figured it would heal on its own, but after a few months, it was still pretty sore. Every now and then I feel a little pain in my ankle when putting pressure on it. I can tell my left ankle is physically weaker than my right. Is it too late to see a doctor or would I just be waiting both our time? pretty much every tip you mentioned in this video I did the opposite. I wish I would have seen this then, but I've had many sprained ankles in the past and healed with no problem. Any exercises, stretches, or tips you can give me? will the tips you mentioned in this video still apply?

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[@sarahmillson1594]

I fractured my foot last month and recently discovered your channel. very helpful videos thank you ☺️

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[@sarahmillson1594]

@@DrTomBiernacki of course I will do 🙂 thanks again

[@lynnknight2941]

Mine happened while working on a back injury with a new kinesiologist who didn't know what she was doing and didn't stop exersise when I said I was feeling a lot of pressure on the side of my foot. Kept getting me to do even more squats with my flat feet.

[@guitarsandsuchetc]

Sue her.

[@kelman997]

You’re the best. Thanks 🎉

[@sapnukadri]

i had stress fracture in 5th bone from runing. wasnt swelling or blue, cudnt stand on it. i had to take a month of runing, and now its better.

[@DrTomBiernacki]

I am sorry to hear about your misfortune with a stress fracture. I glad to hear that your foot gets better. Thank you for supporting us! 😊❤🙏 If reasonable, we would appreciate a quick rating from you, and a good rating makes a MASSIVE difference for us! g.page/r/CZWo3fJqJrVpEBM/review Thank you for being such a great fan; we appreciate you watching! All the best to you!

[@monkeyman2233-g9o]

Broke metatarsals 234 rock climbing. Now at week 6 and starting to walk in boot. Thanks for the tips!

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[@srirangapatnasheshadri3132]

Any specialist available in Karnataka India

[@bigbobabc123]

How is your foot? I broke 2, 3 and 4 eight weeks ago and still feel crappy

[@TaraLand]

​@@bigbobabc123 I broke 1 2 3 4 and 5 three weeks ago this weekend..still can only barley curl my toes but getting more movement in my ankle...and having some electric stabbing pains in the top of my foot now..still very tender...Can a boot that's a little too big be bad? Also can u do home therapy only to recover?

[@sl2608]

@@TaraLand How are you now??? How long did you have to wear the boot? Hope you are fully recovered!

[@borntopaint9408]

Hi, Ty for your videos! They’re very helpful! I have a non displaced midfoot fracture-calcaneus/navicular/talus/cuboid diagnosed at 1mo (initially as high grade sprain w weight bearing as tol). Any advice for the midfoot? Ortho and ankle drs said it’s not common and I’m having trouble finding PT exercises to help. My own PT is mediocre at best sad to say. They’re trying to transition me from boot to shoe/soft lace up brace but the pain is worse. Doing all my appt f/u etc but looking for any specifics/PT/do’sand dont’s/references etc for midfoot fractures to help healing. I’m at week 18!

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[@dominikpiescikowski1456]

I am in the same situation. Broken calcaneus with no displacement of the bone. 1. Could you tell how are you now? 2. How long do you need to walk again with no problems? 3. Do you feel some longterm problems with your heel bone? 4. After how long your doctor allow you to walk again? Thank you so much!

[@caleblatona174]

I fractured my foot skateboarding last Friday. I rolled my foot sideways and initially thought I had just rolled my ankle which I've done countless times in 14 years of skating. apparently I fractured my cuboid bone (the one right above the fifth metatarsal) the next morning my ankle and foot showed no outward symptoms of injury but I literally couldnt put one pound of weight on it. got an x ray and its a pretty clean fracture right through it, almost snapped in half but not quite. biggest takeaway is "listen to your body" highlighted both by the way I injured myself (had worked 8 hours, skated for almost three, should have gone home and lived to fight another day) and the morning after though I saw no outward symptoms, the pain was inordinate for what I thought had happened. thanks for all the info Doc, very helpful

[@beasalazar2665]

Great information. Any videos for multiple fractures? I was in car accident on March 15 almost 2 months ago I broke 2 wrist and 3 toes on my left foot. Any advice will be helpful. I have arthritis too. I am 49 and scar to not be able to work .

[@carracingcsrclassic9117]

Good night doctor I would like to ask questions please 3 years ago I fall down and broke my knee and I get footdrop write away at accdent my knee is okey now with screw but my footdrop is still here would it go away I don't have good balance that is my prolblem can u give me some information please thank you god bless

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[@jngregg]

This is so helpful, especially the info. about the boot, orthotic, and shoes. I have a minor calcaneus fracture from a fall while rock climbing. Made a mistake. ☹ Fortunately does not need surgery. Love this channel. Thank you!

[@satisfyingsauce3051]

Wow needed this

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[@cdgalin61]

i didn't break my foot but had a triple arthrodesis for mid foot athritis, which was first misdiagnosed as an ankle fracture by my pcp who took xrays but the pcp did not have read by a radiologist and misdiagnosed me with a fracture. after wearing a boot for 4 weeks the pain wasn't any better so i went to an orthopedic clinic where the midfoot arthritis was diagnosed and then i was referred to a foot and ankle doc. as you stated the recovery is taking much longer than i expected and i am concerned about not being able to return to my job in the allotted 12 week fmla time.

[@DrTomBiernacki]

That is a really big surgery. I see best results with a really good shoe, an insole and possible a lace up ankle brace to start safe mobility.

[@DrTomBiernacki]

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[@cdgalin61]

@@DrTomBiernacki thank you for the advice! i got an ankle brace and feeling a bit better. wish my surgeon would have told me this!

[@Princess_Jenah]

I dropped my 600+ lb motorcycle on my foot. Small fracture on my metatarsal, it’s been a month and half and it’s been healing. Walking on it with regular shoes now. I think diet and nutrition has helped a lot. Going to start PT soon. I’ve noticed that massages feel so good, especially on my Achilles! Do you recommend sports massages ?

[@AmruthChinta]

I broke my base first metatarsal small fracture, how long does it take for me to talk with out support

[@davidlibera3488]

Were you load bearing? Did you walk on it with the aircast ?

[@jillmondt5398]

Broke my ankle-chip fracture and my foot-fracture going up into the joint on right foot, far right side, Slipped off a curb, due to wet leaves under dry ones, leaves hiding the true edge of the curb. I knew it, as soon as I heard that snap. It is truly amazing what the brain will do to your recollection of time when you feel that level of pain. No wonder, and mercifully so, burn patients pass out.

[@deshonab234]

I have a trimalleolar fracture with a linsfranc injury. I want to know if having an injury on my foot and ankle take longer to heal than if it was just one injury?

[@stevenbergeron2188]

What kind of orthotic should I get for my walking boot? A flat type or one with arch support? I have a broken metatarsal.

[@Mias-trailerparkgarden]

whats your opinion on foot issues like this correlating with menopause and issues with Thyriod ? Ive been overweight a while and still trying to lose weight but have never had an issue with my feet but 2 years ago had plantar fascia then that got better now major pain on the top of my feet.

[@sl2608]

I have both conditions and there's no correlation with predisposing to foot fracture or injury. Weight does cause foot issues -- more pressure and stress on joints, ligaments, bones.

[@kateboo4013]

Best video on broken foot or toe I've found! Thank you! I broke my big toe by falling on my bottom. I know, I have no idea how that breaks a toe....😢

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[@SnippetsOfSerena]

OMG! Amazingly helpful video. Thank you!! I just fractured my 5th metatarsal..fell down the stairs. I think I'll recover quickly, it's pretty small. But I'm definitely going to get myself a massage roller!

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[@DanielÓNiadh]

Hellooo, Ms Mann! Haha. I'm sorry you hurt yourself. I hope you're healing well. I broke my 5th metatarsal on Sunday running for the wrong bus, and I'm sulking in bed. Haha. My foot is still badly bruised and swollen. When did you hurt yourself?

[@SnippetsOfSerena]

@@DanielÓNiadh awww I'm sorry to hear that. Well I think you're definitely doing the right thing by youtubing videos on how to help yourself get through this. I broke my foot almost three weeks ago. I've improved a lot, but I'm not walking on it yet.

[@DanielÓNiadh]

@@SnippetsOfSerena Hellooo, Serena! Thanks for taking the time to reply. I just saw your message. We need to start a support group! 😅 I hope you are able to walk soon. I've been walking with the boot on indoors, and walking carefully on my foot every now and then but can't put my weight through the front of my foot. Do you still have a bump in the middle of your foot? The bone is still sticking out quite a bit for on mine. Have a good weekend! Get better soon!

[@hishelpingheart3180]

Very informative video!! I also like ur sense of humor! How I hurt my foot was going snow tubing in Utah, on vacation. When I got back I worked for a week in pain and then went to the Daytona500 bc I got free tickets and Amazing seats. I went to work and had to close...I could barely walk and was in tears and finally went to the ER. Sadly not been able to work for almost a month. I work on my feet!!😣 My 3rd metatarsal is slightly fractured..not taking care of it right away put more pain and stress on it. I hope and pray to heal quick!! Thank u for this video!! 😊💜

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[@karibear50]

I feel your pain. It didn't seem so bad at first but 8 weeks later I am just over it and want it gone. So frustrating 😫

[@rosey192]

Hi, great video and content. You suggested that bone stimulators are only recommended for athletes. Will they help athletes heal faster?

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[@lisaml7411]

I broke the 5th metatarsal on my left foot when I was shopping.on vacation at Tlaquepaque shops in Sedona, AZ. When I went to take a step the cement walkway was lifted just enough to stop my foot mid step. I fell face first onto the sidewalk crushing my nose and fracturing the 5th metatarsal diagonally. I had to have 2 screws to repair the break, cast for 4 weeks, walking boot for 2.5 weeks, and hopefully I will be out of the walking boot and into my HOKA’s in a few more days!

[@kbc1883]

Oh wow, that is so challenging to be on vacation while dealing with that level of shock and injuries. I hope you are healing up nicely and back in action now.

[@roadwolf-kozak957]

Very good and educative video ... I broke my 2nd and 3rd metatarsal on a motorcycle accident. 4 weeks in cast and steel not healed .... One question: Can I move my toes in any direction without making anything wrong ? When I tryed to move my toes up and down in one angle I feel little pain on the place on fracture but pain fast expires. One doctor said to move toes for making better blood circulation, onother says be carefool not move too much, you can slow healing ... Now I am afraid and confused what to do. Am I helping healing with moving toes or I making it worse .... ?!

[@DrTomBiernacki]

We would love to be able to give you a more specific answer, but unfortunately we cannot do so. These are very complex medical problems that do require specific evaluation in both physical and imaging modalities. Please see a podiatrist near you for further evaluation. We really do appreciate you as a fan and we hope to bring you more detailed videos that help more in the future. If in the Michigan area consider coming to see us! www.michiganfootdoctors.com/

[@SiPPinONspOOks]

I broke (straight cleaned across) my 2nd,3rd,4th and 5th (a little hairline crack on the 5th) metarshal. I'm on my 4th week. And yeah also from motorcycle accident. So far the swelling has gone down and I am able to move around more. I toss the boots the doctor gave me and order a lightweight ones on Amazon...pretty nice. But I only put those on when I'm using my knee scooter. I am able to put my foot down with about 30 percent of pressure and it feels a little weird because of atrophied...but as long there's no pain in doing so and no aches at night it means your recovery is going well! Notes: move your toes around so you can get your muscle to stretch. I rotate my ankle as well..good luck and hope u recover soon!

[@mckv770]

I bumped my boot into a speed bump almost went flying, but caught my balance. It doesn't hurt. I feel like pressure on the top when I walk. I am just walking slower and with caution. I hope its not broken.

[@gemjoscelyne4001]

Urggghhh, I’m 6 weeks in after fifth metatarsal surgery and can’t believe the pain even now, I’m walking but it still feels weird and feels like my bone is gonna deberán so easily!!! Gonna see the doctor tomo again and see about physio too! This is sooooo frustrating 😮

[@DeMathGod]

May I ask how did the surgery go? And why did you had to have a surgery? I’m going through this now and dr recommended a surgery coz the bone is not aligned with the other bone, he gave me the choice between the boots for 6 weeks or surgery (which he thinks it’s best) but I am really scared to go for the surgery!

[@dsjeffress]

@@DeMathGod did you have the surgery?

[@juliesmee6467]

Best advice. Thanks

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[@gabriel420420]

Thank you. Exact, to the point, very useful tips shared by you. Kudos!

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[@halkiingg9500]

i fractured my 5th metatarsal at the base around 4 months ago and still feel the bone aching some days right now. Is there something wrong or would physical therapy help this pain go away? I’ve done 0 physical therapy

[@Bbhhhhj]

I broke my first metatarsal last Friday as a result of a hoverboard/ Segway-Ninebot s malfunction. The hoverboard was going 7-10 MPH and it decided on its own that it wanted to go to the right on a straight path. I had little time to respond and ended up landing left toe first. I got my boot today and will be in it for the next 6 weeks.

[@abinash2371]

How's foot now ?😊

[@Bbhhhhj]

@@abinash2371 Honestly, pretty good I have no daily pain or problems with normal activity. However, sometimes I still experience minor discomfort the next day or two if I run.

[@crowhillian58]

I was up a ladder, at least 15 feet painting. The foot of the ladder was wedged against a low wall so there was no way it could go from under me. Instead it went sideways even though I wasn't overstretching. I came down feet first shattering half the bones in my right foot. Luckily I was wearing Doc Martens and I sustained no other injuries. Do not go up a ladder that isn't tethered or that doesn't at least have someone at the bottom. Don't t do what I did and learn the hard way. Great video, thank you.👍

[@teamtrees4life661]

Ouch, that sounds awful. Hopefully you were able to recover quickly!

[@crowhillian58]

@@teamtrees4life661 Thank you, still recovering 14 weeks on but I'm getting there slowly.👍

[@ryanthelion656]

Riding my cruiser, sometimes the pegs drag on a turn, lifted my foot up to avoid catching my foot but the ground was sloped up. It slammed my lifted foot back into the motorbike and twisted it. Knew immediately something was wrong, tingling all the way down to the toes, rode back (couldn't change gear), finally get into the hospital so after a CT, the top is all broken. Great fun!

[@Rufflesomefeathers]

Thanks for the video. I dropped my laptop on my foot then fell. 😩 Broke my 4th metatarsal and sprained big toe. After reading about other peoples injuries, I don’t feel quite as clumsy.

[@kerrylattimore2684]

I was on the 3rd or 4th rung of a ladder pruning my avocado tree. The ladder was well grounded and things looked pretty safe. I was about to start the cutting with my awesome chargeable reciprocal saw, but i decided to set the saw up on the wall and pull some smaller branches out of the way. I'm 80 so I'm more careful about ladders and saws. I took a hold of another annoying branch and pried it to the side and then it snapped and I was thrown back from the rebound. I landed on my left heel in a bed of cobbles (3-6 inch rocks). I think maybe tying myself loosely to the tree trunk would have been helpful. Also I think doing work with ladders and saws should be done when one is not tired. I spent about an hour working out and then I had been moving rocks and pruning for a couple hours before I started what was the most dangerous work. So I got an x-ray and it showed a "minimally displaced break of the lateral malleolus." I had a soft cast for 11 days and now I have a high boot. All the info in this video is fantastic. My doctor gave me about 5% of this. I'm using my mom's fancy walker to get around. It is terrific. It has brakes and an under the seat basket and i put the knee of my bad leg on the padded seat and push around with the right foot. I eat a perfect diet and have been doing some weight lifting and sit ups. I have one of those massage sticks and will try it out tomorrow when I go out in the sun. One thing I would suggest is to keep a large mason jar with a lid by your bed so you can pee in that at night and don't fall trying to get around in the dark. I actually had that happen. There are so many little things to help out like putting all your cleaning and toiletry articles out in one place.

[@AvangardaSRB]

I hope everything is fine now sir.

[@SunriseLAW]

I had "1st metatarsal fusion" surgery in July 2023. A couple years prior, I dropped a heavy log on my foot. A lump on top of my foot got freakishly large. It became difficult to fit it into a shoe. X-ray showed it was broken and the surgeon recommended surgery :):):) The lump is gone. Most of the time, it feels better than it did. Sometimes it hurts, the ankle pain was not there prior to surgery. Sometimes I think it was a mistake to get the surgery but the size of the "bony spur" left me no choice. I did PT, I am hopeful that it will continue to heal, I read that it can take a year to recover fully. I am interested in your 'take' on this, would it have eventually healed if I had just left it alone longer?? Thank you in advance.

[@DrTomBiernacki]

The ankle pain can usually be addressed, this is likely due to stiffness in the leg (calf/hamstring and lower back usually)

[@DrTomBiernacki]

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[@SunriseLAW]

@@DrTomBiernacki Thank you. Stretching really helps. Lower back?? Can you elucidate or refer me to one of your videos to explain? I am 65, overly active, and generally in excellent health.

[@RobertMoresco]

I sustained a comminuted fracture of my calcaneous and talus rock climbing at my local YMCA about 2 months ago. I fell about 15 ft and the front of my foot landed only halfway on the mat. The next day I had percutaneous emergency surgery and 4 screws in the heel.

[@goldendredger]

I broke 5th metatarsal Jones fracture a few years ago. Took 1 year before I could walk on it again. 6 months in my primary doctor says I am good walk on it. Nope didn't even last a few hours. Went to foot specialist and was in surgery 2 days later getting a screw put in. Then 6 months before he let me walk on it as it wouldn't heal. Then 2 months 2 weeks ago I slipped a little on fresh cut grass. Slid outward about 3". My knee actually hurt the most. 1st night pain in foot. 2nd night more pain. 3rd night lots of pain. 4th day went to foot doctor. Took X-rays and says no fracture but 2 torn tendons on ultrasound. Says elevate and ice. I made it 5 days and it was doing nothing but getting worse. I knew I had broken it from the start. Felt just like the previous broken foot. New x-rays and sure enough the fracture is now showing up. Doc says it can take up to two weeks sometimes for fractures to show on x ray. Ok it's fractured but only showing about 3/4 of the way across the rear of the 4th metetarsal. So he says no ice! Epson salt warm bath soak foot 2 times a day. Boot on and crutches. Come back in 4 weeks. So I follow this exactly with compression healing sleeve and soaks and red light treatment. Took it very easy. Went back it's now been right at 6 weeks since the break. New x-rays and NO good! The fracture is now fully across the 4th and opened up about 1mm. He says you have to stay off it. I said I have 100% boot and crutches and no injury to it again. I had nothing go wrong during that 4 weeks. So he says 4 more weeks and same process. So I did my best stayed off until about the 3rd week I could put some light pressure without any pain really. I would call it a 4 to 5 pain level not 7 to 8 normal. So I did go for a light walk (with my boot on) several times over week 4 so this is week 9 overall. Then appointment comes and new x-rays. And my foot looks like a bomb went off inside of it or a hammer smashed the crap out of it! The 4th original fracture is open 3mm and now has a full fracture more to the rear that's 1mm and the piece between the original break and the new rear one has split into 2 pieces as well. Then at the front of the 4th just behind the joint there is now a fracture that's about 70% through. Then at the rear of the 3rd metatarsal next to the fractured mess of the 4th the 3rd now has broken the entire corner off the bone! So the 4th now has 4 fractures 3 of which are fully broken with 2 pieces floating between and a few smaller pieces on the outside next to the 5th. And the 3rd is broken the corner off lengthwise a good piece. And amazing enough I can actually walk steps on this foot! I have full pain but really bad shooting pains. I get purple bruising that shows up in various places during this entire thing. Right above the front 4th fracture behind toe I got a huge purple blister like that showed up. I assume that was when I fractured right under that. Now I have purple or light brown yellow bruising on my heal and tops of my toes and a spot on my big toe. Then blood under the big toe nail currently. He says OMG how did you hurt yourself like this? Did you get in a car wreck or fall or something without the boot? Nope I never had anything happen that would cause more injury. I did have a few times when I took a step in the bathroom without crutches and the bones make cracking sounds I could hear and feel them moving. But I thought it was just foot popping from not stepping on it for awhile. Of course it hurt but not like actually breaking anything pain. So I did not worry. But now my foot is in bad shape and has fractured everywhere. He says at 3mm displacement I should have reconstructive surgery to put it back right. Screws and plate. But he says it's a fairly invasive surgery that we need to avoid if possible. So he says let's cast it and try to go 30 more days when my insurance will cover the bone stimulator machine. Then I can try that to see if I can avoid surgery. But I am claustrophobic so I will do the boot and go the 30 days more. It's now the 6th and my appointment is the 29th. But if I touch my foot to step the bones shift and crack loud still now! They are clearly not healing just like my 5th never did. But I am not sure I should wait till the 29th to try bone stimulator or if it's worse (more displacement) on the 29th he will just do surgery. My concern is do the bone stimulators work? Am I waiting longer only to damage this more apparently just looking at it or do I just call and get in now and get the surgery done? If I wait till 29th and it's displaced more I go for surgery. If its the same I can try bone stimulator and how many months do I try that to see if it works? It's busted up pretty bad now. He thinks it's worth a try to use bone stimulation. But I want to be back on my feet ASAP. I am thinking this summer is shot completely at this point. I have several camping trips and a family vacation to the beach and theme park in Sept. I fear at this rate I will be using the walker or scooter again! I was stuck on the scooter last time for our trip with the 5th metatarsal broken. So I didn't want to do that again. This is an absolute nightmare. I have degenerative bone and joint disease. Mostly affects my joints. Lots of knee surgeries and constant pain in joints. But I am still pretty active and walk a lot. Not far just a few times a day to keep things moving. I stretch a lot to keep mobility good. I have arthritis and nerve issues due to constant pain. But broken foot on top is to much. I am looking for rapid healing and fixing the problem ASAP. Not sure the bone stimulator is going to help.

[@All.theThings]

Great video, thanks!

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[@K.Ten11]

I have both left and right bilateral calcaneus fractures and fractured my L7 in my spine. They did surgery on the right (12 screws 1 plate) and said left was non operable. I have follow up with my ortho and neurologist...but what can I do in the meantime to not make it worse what can I do? To at least be able to use the bathroom and shower (I have splint on Cannot get wet and stitches come out in 4 days). I'm non weight bearing as of now surgery was only about a week and a half ago. Injury happened about 20 days ago.

[@ayeshamanju3595]

After removing cast(3 weeks from fracture), lwhen can I start streching excercises? Or what are the excercises recommended during this period. My doctor recommended me heel walking.. but Im uncomfortable while walking.

[@dominikpiescikowski1456]

I love this channel. I have multi-fragmented ankle crack without without dislocation. Now is day number 4 after the accident (I jumped over not high fence, like 2 metres maximum). Böhler angle is perfect and there is no need for surgery now. That is what I heard today from my orthopaedist. But he told me that broken ankle needs 16 weeks to fully recover. In his opition 16 weeks is the time when the heel bone set. What is the truth? When I could walk pretty normal again? What's the timeline? Thank you so much!

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[@leighburville2717]

Great video. Extremely helpful.

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[@wildernessman760]

One day I had really bad calf muscle pain that night while I slept it went completely away. Could it have been a blood clot that broke down and cleared on its own?

[@kath1507]

In 2010 I forgot I was in top bunk and “stepped” out of bed fracturing my left 4th metatarsal. Then in 2016 I totaled a car and was told I fractured the left 5th metatarsal and that my 4th metatarsal was a non-union from 2010. I was in cast no weight bearing for 3 months with delayed healing after 6 months and use of bone stimulation finally healed. Starting this past week had recurrent similar pain in left foot and am going to get new image soon after playing tug of war with horse that wouldn’t load for 2 hours on the trailer.

[@gemjoscelyne4001]

Oh my god girl you are strong! I’m going through something similar and weirdly enough on the boat I worked on I broke my fifth MT from walking straight off my bunk in the am, after some docs in different countries did the wrong thing it’s 3 months later and sooo sore still! God it’s frustrating isn’t it. Hope you get better soon!!!

[@horsplay1419]

My goodness I wish I’d have found this video 6 weeks ago! I broke my foot 6 1/2 weeks ago and had sx 5 1/2 weeks ago. I am loosing my mind. I have two kids and dozens of animals, I have to be a pretty active person with our lifestyle. I can’t shower because my surgical incision still isn’t all the way closed. I was told to start trying to bear weight as soon as the incision healed I thought it was closed enough to do so a few days ago (after 4 week mark) I started testing it with crutches. It felt so good and there was little to no pain but at the end of the day the scab had bled so I went back to the scooter. It’s definitely healing slower than I’d like or was told… trying so hard to be patient and rely on others to pick my kids up from school, etc. Very difficult to drive when your right foot is in a boot….

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[@Mentaltruckr]

I’m on week 2-3 and my big toe is still swelling pretty good after being on my feet all day at work. The big toe left foot, seems to be broken at the top of the toe between foot and first knuckle. I put my foot up and elevate on a big pillow as I sleep. Im also flat footed does that affect healing? What can I do for swelling as well, cause I don’t like to take pills. I work at a grocery store, so I have to be on my feet and moving from one side to the other all the time quickly. Thanks.

[@matejstanojkovski8566]

what happened?

[@Ollie-qz5qv]

How did you heal it? My GP literally wiggled my toe and said it's not sprained, even if it was there's nothing they would do

[@JoelYates-q8o]

I was putting a tin roof on and the ridgecap and it started to rain so I was trying to get down and my right foot twisted on me and I fail back on my back sliding down the roof and I could not get my foot out from under me and I fell to the ground and my right foot was under me and I heard it pop all three bones in my right foot and I have screws in my foot and a splint on it

[@karibear50]

I fell getting out of the bathtub in Oct. And broke my #3 metatarsal bone at top of my foot. I didn't have much bruising or swelling at first. I wore a boot but wasn't really good at staying put since it was hunting season and I had the time off so I figured I would have my husband drive me to a ground blind and just hang out there for hours with my foot up on a stool. It was great for the most part. Then I shot a deer and my husband wasn't coming back soon enough to stop me from going after it. Needless to say, I didn't do myself any favors. I went back to work driving a school bus on Dec. 19th. Worked four days then had Xmas vacation. My foot is still very sore. My toes still hurt when I walk. I try to not lift up on my toes but keep foot flat. I am glad I found this video. Now I know what I should and shouldn't have done and that it will take much longer to be 90%. I will be scheduling an appointment with a foot doctor since my Orthopedic PA was not much help.Good news is ..I now have gone from a tub to just a shower

[@sunaabed2429]

I broke my 5th metatarsal 5 weeks ago I had plates fixed to it I haven’t walk on it yet but wondering when I will be able to walk on it as I am working I need to drive and walk around is it safe to walk on in after 6 weeks or not after the surgery??? Thank you for the informations❤️

[@royalladybug30]

How I broke my foot: pure stubbornness. I had two heavy boxes in my hands (45 pounds) and I tried to open a door by myself. I used my right foot to catch the door to kick it open. Gravity caught me and taught me a lesson. X-ray didn't originally show a break but I was swollen to hell, brused and couldn't move my toes or feel them. A "stress" x-ray showed my tib-fib trying to socal distance and the micro fracture. I am glad my ortho doctor listened to me.

[@MrSparkums]

Great video.. Haven't been to the doc yet, pretty sure I just sprained my mid toes knuckles since it's mainly the joints that hurt, and in the morning I feel a sharp pain back to the heel if I don't step very carefully, maybe I tore something... No bruising very minimal swelling at the joints. I was walking wearing a pair of low quality slippers in the yard when side step ripped the outer edge loose and sort of rolled the edge of my foot over, should have put on real shoes... Anyway, thought I'd share.. Thank you for the info..🤕

[@c.w9160]

Thankyou for such a great video! Do you recommend sleeping in the boot? How long should I be non-weight bareing for?

[@DrTomBiernacki]

We appreciate you watching! In order for offloading I usually start with a good shoe, good premade insole after coming out of the boot as that removes pressure as well. the best answer is unfortunately until it heals which could differ, this is where a doctor comes in 🙂 If possible, we would appreciate a quick rating (hopefully good), as it makes a HUGE difference! g.page/r/CSzlpzp7G82TEBM/review We are working hard every day to make better and more meaningful content! This is what keeps us going, for sure.

[@ddollarz567]

I Just broke my foot across 4 broken bones they gonna do a cat scan told me I need surgery I would like know how long does it takes to recover and if I’m going to be able to walk normal again thank you please i need help

[@SiPPinONspOOks]

How are u doing now?... how long til you start to walk normal again? I broke my 2nd..3rd..4th and 5th and would like to hear how you pulled through. Thanks.

[@virginiaayers3960]

I tripped over a dust mop with my flip.flops on and broke my foot Jan. 17, 23 and now it still hurts like crazy. I refused having surgery because I have had two knee surgeries and three shoulder surgeries all close together. I am a diabetic but my A1C is under 7. My toes are dum and I have arthritis in both feet! I have orthopedic soles for my shoes but I am still having lots of pain! Also, went to physical therapy. What would you suggest I do. I'm only take Tylenol as needed. Sincerely, Virginia

[@craigwoodhouse59outlookban80]

I dropped a nam co on my two weeks on and I'm still in pain and I've got to go to

[@peaceandlove544]

You are the best wish had since this before. The booth amd the cast were to heavy and painful for my bad hip, same with crutches and my lack of balance and weak and hurting right arm, the hard flat shoe to early too painful, wheelchair out of the second as my house is not big enough so...I had to use a half cast with a heal with bandages all around it and a desk chair with arms and wheels to go to the bathroom room and kitchen with someone pushing there, also used kinestetic tape and the soft lining with air ferula thats inside most sof cast booths. Both and now sometimes at night just the kinestetic tape or tight elastic bandage that keep my foot in 90 degrees and compressed. I broke 5th Metatarsol and a few strained/torn ankle ligaments it seems. Was in bad shape before with my foot. Have seen different doctors with opposite approaches.

[@shellythomas8861]

Thank you for your tips, I am 42 broke my ankle and tibia March I had a accident while riding a bike a bus hit me at the side,my foot is recovering i,the knee leaning on the inside because of muscle and the ankle keep swelling. There is any thing you can help me I be glad to receive it thank u

[@DrTomBiernacki]

Thanks for the great response! If possible, we would appreciate a quick and easy rating from you, and a good rating makes a BIG difference for us! g.page/r/CSudMUZfg68sEBM/review Thanks again for watching!

[@dannnnng]

Figured I'd comment here... My son dropped something on left big toe and I have a proximal phalanx stress fracture I've had it for 5mos before finding this out. It doesn't involve the joint. Initially I was told it wasn't broken but yeah. Question... My Dr said it's 75% healed and to get a shoe with a from last and no memory foam. I read your recommendations but they seem like what I tried on. I honestly don't know what I'm looking for. I tried a bunch and they all seem the same. My main pain is when bending my toes to push off of, it can't bear the weight and Im pretty sure how this just keeps injuring and not healing 100%.

[@nimis5746]

Thanks for the informative video. I broke my 5th metatarsal bone in the mid shaft and it’s been two weeks . I tried walking With the boot but it still hurts. I have a knee scooter which is v helpful but could you pls advise if we can put some weight or it has to be zero weight bearing ..thanks so much .

[@abinash2371]

Hows your foot now

[@Progressivelyyou]

How early can we start massaging, stretching, moving the foot after a metatarsal break?

[@trishdoughty1965]

10 years ago I broke my narvicular on left foot, I fell out of a taxi (nope, wasn't drunk, I have short legs and it was a high vehicle!). Had 3 surgeries incl a bone graft and foot fusion. Now I have spinal stenosis with sciatica in the left leg and nerve damage down my left leg. 2 week ago I broke 2 toes, yesterday I broke another - all on my left foot. I broke the 2 when I accidently hit the marble fireplace after a stumble, then I broke the 3rd going to the bathroom during the night!!! Honest to goodness, I need to be put in a padded suit lol

[@lilianzhang9128]

I just confirmed broke my metatarsal 2/3/4 bones on my left foot while I twisted on my wedge while helping my special needs son get down from steps in garage . It said bone fractures not displaced . Doctor suggested conservative management let me stay in boots and crunches. How long take it to heal for me to walk again and do i need wear boot in night and can I still wear high heels after they recovered? Thanks

[@nhgriff1]

Fell off a kitchen chair two days ago climbing to reach a top shelf. Displaced fracture of the fifth metatarsal in two places. Otho appt today. I'm 65. Will this take longer to heal than for a younger person?