broken 5th metatarsal
Hi.. I broke my 5th metatarsal in 2 places midshaft through heavy object landing on it about 5 weeks ago and have been using an aircast after about week 2. I kept it immobilized with no weight for first 2 weeks.. xray at end of week 3 showed union occurring. wondering how to transition back to full use. orthopedic shoe? Postsurgical offload type foot brace? tough it out? thankss for any information you can point me towards. greeta

Posted By greeta schnurer on July 27, 2007 at 09:15:06:

Plantar Fascia starts as a dull, intermittent pain in heel or arch, progressing to a sharp, persistent pain. A sharp, piercing pain and/or inflammation through heel and foot that usually occurs in the morning or after resting and gradually disappears with walking.

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