Opinions on Broken Bone?

[Chiefo]

Hey guys,
Just a quick question, I suppose this is just me needing some "reassurance."

Anyways, I'm freaking out because on April 1st I broke my 5th metatarsal. I've been in a cast boot for 3 weeks. Just recently, my doctor told me to walk on my foot, without the boot.
Is this safe for the fracture? It wasn't completely broken through, and there was no displacement at the time.

The question is only because i've been trying to walk on it, and it hurts quite a bit. Am I speeding up healing by forcing it to bear weight or am I rebreaking the bone?

Thanks,
Reg

[Adam Knowlden]

I wouldn't keep walking on it, if its causing you pain.

However, I would ask the doctor who prescribed your injury.

[Agent_89]

Usually the minimum amount of time for a bone fracture to begin healing is 6 weeks.
Stay off it for a while - forcing pressure on it will just make it hurt, it won't help it.

Agent_89