I have 2 small fractures on the dorsal metatarsal of my left foot. How much time will it take for them to heal on the average. I'm 60 years old, female and in better than average physical condition.
2006-09-23 15:00:29 · 11 answers · asked by Judy F 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Ouch!
They say it normally takes about 6 weeks for most things to heal. The metatarsals form part of the arch of the foot and are weight bearing.
http://www.podiatrychannel.com/anatomy/
Because they have to bear so much weight, it would probably be a good idea to follow up with physiotherapy to strengthen this area after the rest of waiting the 6 weeks. Are you using crutches now? You might want to go to a cane for a bit till the foot is strengthened, and a cushion orthotic (arch support) for awhile also.
This answer is not meant to constitute medical advise, so check with your doctor for follow up.
2006-09-23 16:58:58 · answer #1 · answered by mary_n_the_lamb 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My sister got a spiral fracture in her ankle while mountain biking and it took about 6 months and she had to be in wheelchair for much of that time. I know an ankle provides more support than does some small bones in your foot but I suspect it will take much longer than you think it will to heal. My advice would be to take your Doctor's advice, however long you have to wear the boot. You don't want to "feel" this injury 10 years from now because it wasn't allowed to heal properly. Best to you.
2016-03-27 05:45:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My roomate just fractured hers and the doc said about 2-3 and a half weeks and to keep preasure off of it that will help it to heal faster
2006-09-23 15:04:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
waaaaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyyyyyyyy to long.about 23-41 weeks
or 5 months and 3 weeks to 10 months and 1 week. unless you have surgery. but considering your above average i would say about 15-20 weeks depending if you have medicine for it with out anti-biotics or a cream i would say 19-25 weeks great condithion.
good luck with that.
2006-09-23 15:06:01 · answer #4 · answered by Preston 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just had a friend go through something similiar and she's around her mid to late 50's. She didn't even know it was fractured (just thought it was sprained) so she was even walking around (limping, rather) on it. It's been about 6 weeks and she's doing fine now.
2006-09-23 15:02:58 · answer #5 · answered by The Meksikan Couple 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With proper rest, it should take 4-6 weeks to heal completely.
2006-09-23 15:02:23 · answer #6 · answered by TJMiler 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the herb comfrey, which means bone healing, in latin, helps to heal bone fractures, eat right, six weeks,till you should move around without much care not to rehurt it,
2006-09-23 16:30:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
elevate feet will make it heal faster like on the sofa arm
try magnets on the foot to heal faster.
Good luck, its all up to u, and all in your mind.
2006-09-23 15:03:05 · answer #8 · answered by sunflare63 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
for complete recovery,it will take 3-4 months but u will have to carry out physiotherapy session after wards.
2006-09-23 15:07:25 · answer #9 · answered by tus999 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if u take care of it and don't agrevate it then a few weeks. Take calcium also.
2006-09-23 15:02:05 · answer #10 · answered by wildbutterflychick 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋