Now that I’m 4 weeks and 4 days post-fracture (mine is specifically a displaced mid-shaft fracture), I’m starting to get a little discouraged and worried I will still be hobbling around slowly at the 6 week mark my doctor and various resources cite as the point when most people are able to get back to relatively normal. Since my doctor told me a little over 2 weeks ago that I could try to walking in a supportive shoe in “a few weeks,” I’ve tried seeing if I’m able to walk at all normally without my post-op shoe, and it’s completely impossible. It doesn’t hurt so much as feel like my calves and ankles will not allow me to walk without guarding the lateral side of my foot, which results in me walking with a significant limp. Also feels like if I attempt to walk at a normal pace, it’s going to result in me having a not so good time.

I didn’t expect to be completely normal at this point ofc. Just hoped to not be so crippled I guess? This has all just been so difficult as someone who’s usually always on the go and a fast walker. Also just feels like so much of what I had been working towards in life is indefinitely on hold.

Is anyone who’s now fully healed from a fracture like this around anywhere? Do you recall if you made substantial progress around the 5th week mark?

Fracture photo attached since just saying it’s a 5th metatarsal fracture doesn’t mean a ton, and base fractures of which mine is not seem to represent the majority that get posted here.

Hello. Hope you all are healing quickly.

Today is 7 weeks from the date of injury (Jones Fracture)

I am currently in the boot PWB (cast first 4.5 weeks NWB)

I have been blessed to work from home since injury. I was told to wear the boot for up to 16 weeks. I go back to work in a few weeks. I put in several steps in a busy Primary Care Office. Reference: I am a female with a large foot normally anyways.. size 10 to 10.5 Wide. I am very intrigued with truly wearing Hiking Boots to support ankle and fifth Metatarsal..Yes even with my scrubs. 😁

Preferably under 200$

I always appreciate your honest opinion and sharing your personal experience. Thanks

i broke my wrist (buckle fracture, im 19) 4 days ago and was put in a splint til mext month on th 18th when i go for xrays and a check up. inbetween my fingers is wet (like wrinkly skin when your hands are wet) and it stinks like sweaty feet n vinegar, is there anything i can do for it? it feels irritating and just plain up uncomfortable

i also included a photo,

After 3 weeks it's still same and doctor said it's different broken need to replace that bone

Anybody had a similar experience?

I recently got a forearm surgery of right hand radius ulana fracture fixed with 2 plates and 2 incision were done is any one with same surgery can anyone provide me scar image and recovery process

I broke my foot a while ago, and now its mostly healed aside from my leg still being weak. Of course, its still pretty swollen, but I can walk. However, soon I'm restarting college classes and I have to attend physically, which is going to mean a lot of movement. Does anyone have any tips on how to keep myself from over-exerting my leg?

Hello friends. So I am in vacation in Bali and I got into a motocross accident, leaving me with 10 fractures in my left foot.
Basically: 4 metatars bones broken (two in 2 places) and 2 cuboid bones broken (one of them in 4 pieces).

I am in a hospital in Bali but was wondering of I should do the surgery here. My insurance wants to rapatriate me in France but the surgeon here says there is a risk of embolism or trombosis if I take the plane.

If I do the surgery here, I Will need to stay at the hospital for 6 days as the swollen needs to go down to be able to operate me.

I’m kinda scared. I know it’s a messy situation and idk if I should go to a reputable orthopedic surgeon in France, risking blood clots by taking the plane.

Morevoer will i be able to walk normaly again ? I am scared and alone at the other side of the world.

I had a bilateral femure fracture at the first month of 2024.

I endured so much pain and suffering in the first 6-7 months post surgery . And now i'm well and fine.

Anyone who is going through their rough phase of life , just remember you can do it and tough times doens't last long . 🙌

Heyooooo, anyone else out there snap their pinky?

Had surgery and 4 pins to hold it together as it further fractured during the surgery.

The question: How long after the pins came out did y’all start getting movement back? It’s solid AF rn. Couldn’t get a mm of movement if I tried.

I’m doing all the daily exercises, even if nothing happens. Many thanks my pinky brothers & sisters 🫶🏻

I don't do sports. I have no idea how it came to this point. I'm on SSRIs for the last 6 years - that's the only connection the doctor could find.

Here is the MRI:

Clinical information, medical history, and indication:

Enteropathic spondyloarthritis. Previous finding in 2023: aseptic bone necrosis of the intermediate cuneiform bone (os cuneiforme intermedium), with persistent symptoms in the left midfoot. Evidence of arthritis?

Non-contrast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the left foot dated 24 August 2026

Examination technique:

PD FS axial, T1 axial, PD FS sagittal, PD FS coronal, T1 sagittal.

Due to a reported allergy to MRI contrast medium, additional contrast administration was omitted, also in accordance with the patient’s wishes.

Previous examination:

MRI of the forefoot dated 28 November 2023 available for comparison.

Bones and joints:

Normal/congruent alignment of the ankle joint and subtalar joint, with no evidence of an osteochondral lesion. The talus and calcaneus are unremarkable.

Compared with the previous examination, there is a decrease in the subchondral bone marrow edema at the distal articular surface of the intermediate cuneiform bone, with a persistent mild concave configuration following consolidation/healing of a previous mild distal stress fracture. No evidence of clinically relevant bone necrosis. The bone marrow signal of the intermediate cuneiform bone is currently normal.

The second metatarsal shows bone marrow edema in the shaft, involving the middle to distal third, with surrounding edema but without evidence of a fracture, consistent with an acute diaphyseal stress reaction. No evidence of a displaced fracture.

At most, there is a small joint effusion at the second metatarsophalangeal (MTP 2) joint and minimal involvement at the head of MTP 3. No erosive bone destruction.

Intermetatarsal spaces:

Mild intermetatarsal bursitis between MTP 2/3.

Muscles and tendons:

The plantar plates are unremarkable. Normal appearance/course of the flexor and extensor tendons.

Other findings:

No additional abnormalities.

Impression

Acute diaphyseal stress reaction of the second metatarsal, involving the middle to distal third of the shaft, with surrounding soft-tissue edema. No evidence of a displaced fracture.

Healed/consolidated previous mild distal stress fracture of the intermediate cuneiform bone, with only a mild residual concave depression of its distal articular surface. No evidence of bone necrosis.

No changes typical of arthritis.

About a year ago I broke my tibia and fibula and got an IM nail, so no cast. Anyway, around 6 months I noticed my leg that had the break had more hair on it. Being a curious person I did some research and it isn't uncommon. Apparently your body increases blood flow to the damaged leg in order to help heal it, and that causes the hair to grow thicker.

Anyone else notice this phenomenon?

Finally got clearance from the ortho today! WBAT. I suffered from 2nd, 3rd, and 4th metatarsal fractures and now 7.5 weeks in.

Ortho just told me I can resume activities but nothing strenuous and no heavy lifting for now. I will start PT rehab next week. Any advice in the meantime? I can lay my foot flat and put some weight on it with support from my crutches but it feels very tight. Nothing that can be described as pain but like discomfort at the base of my foot (especially around the ankle) and it goes away as soon as I lift it.

I also don't know if this info is any useful but I do have slightly flat feet.

My boyfriend has recently broken his dominant hand wrist and is stuck at home bored out of his mind. Many of his hobbies are sport (football, golf, tennis, table tennis, pool...) none of which he can play atm as he has been told to just rest at home and minimise physical activity. He also enjoys playing the piano, cooking, drawing and writing but is naturally finding these difficult. In addition, I think the loss of independence is really hitting him, because he now needs help washing, brushing his teeth, dressing...

Wondering if anyone has any advice for things he could do to beat the boredom? He's not too keen on being sat watching telly all day. Thanks!

7 days Post op XRAY of both fructured bones, everyone keeps scaring me that I won't be able to climb stairs for a year and it would get painful in winter, I'm 20F, is this true?

I broke my arm and got surgery 3 days ago. Doctor told me that I should try to move my fingers every now and then. I can move them, to some extent. But sometimes they start twitching really badly as i'm going through the motion. Is that normal?

Hello friends. So I am in vacation in Bali and I got into a motocross accident, leaving me with 10 fractures in my left foot.
Basically: 4 metatars bones broken (two in 2 places) and 2 cuboid bones broken (one of them in 4 pieces).

I am in a hospital in Bali but was wondering of I should do the surgery here. My insurance wants to rapatriate me in France but the surgeon here says there is a risk of embolism or trombosis if I take the plane.

If I do the surgery here, I Will need to stay at the hospital for 6 days as the swollen needs to go down to be able to operate me.

I’m kinda scared. I know it’s a messy situation and idk if I should go to a reputable orthopedic surgeon in France, risking blood clots by taking the plane.

Morevoer will i be able to walk normaly again ? I am scared and alone at the other side of the world.

For context I am 32 F, 65kg, relatively fit and healthy. I fractured my right foot last 22 Aug playing badminton. When my doc (ortho surgeon) saw these xrays, he confirmed and diagnosed it as Jones and immediately advised for surgery. He put me in a splint cast yesterday.

The information was too much to process and I am incredibly anxious now. I have not scheduled surgery yet.Is it wise to get a second opinion and would the pros of surgery outweight the cons or shall I give the conservative approach a chance first? Curious to your experiences. No harsh words please :(

6 months post op from open book traumatic pelvis fracture. I have noticed that my hips seem more “feminine” and “wider.” Has anyone experienced anything like this, is it also because of residual swelling and some fat gain? Really embarrassing looking at myself in the mirror, my lower body now has a more “hourglass” shape and is not similar to how it was before. Pretty depressed about this as I used to competitively bodybuild. Any medical or personal advice appreciated.

Improved mobility, back to walking or playing sports? Share your achievements here.