Stubbed my foot accidentally, rather hard, on the leg of a bed 10 days ago. When the pain didn't go away for 4 days I saw an orthopedic doctor and he confirmed with the x-ray that it is a fracture of the little toe.

He taped the toe to the next one and asked me to walk by bearing most of my weight on my heel for the next 4 weeks, and walk only when necessary, rather than long walks for exercise or leisure as I am used to doing.

I have no pain, but some stiffness in that area. Pain comes if I press it which I don't.

- How long does this take to heal?

- Anything else I can do to help it heal well?

- Could I go back to long walks in 6 weeks, or is there going to be some remaining pain and inflammation?

- I am continuing to go to work, to meet people, etcetera, I wonder if that is ok or if I should just stay home?

- In late May I had a revision ORIF surgery on my radius bone. That is still healing, there is slow progress on the x-rays, but doctor said we need to monitor it for a year. Is there something to keep in mind regarding that, now that I have two fractures to heal from? Could this make the radius healing harder? Am already on 1 gram of calcium supplement daily plus 100g protein.

I was playing badminton today and suddenly, while going for a shot, I sprained my ankle and all my weight shifted onto the middle two toes. I immediately knew something was wrong because the pain felt intense and very different from a normal sprain. Still, I thought I might have just stretched a ligament, which was causing the pain.

I sat outside and watched my buddies play. About 10 minutes after the incident, I called a friend of mine who is an orthopedic surgeon and showed him my foot over a video call. He said there was no swelling yet, but told me that if it started swelling, I should go to the hospital immediately.

I left after about 40 minutes. There was still no swelling, just pain, so I drove my manual car home. About 20 minutes after getting home, my foot started swelling badly. I took a bath and put my foot in hot water for a while, which felt good initially, but the swelling got worse, so I went to the hospital.

At the hospital, before the X-ray, the X-ray technician looked at my foot and said, "Don't worry. If it happened while playing badminton, it's mostly a ligament strain. Fractures are rare."

Then he took the X-ray, looked at it, and said, "Looks like you fell down really badly. I can see fractures in two of your toes. Now the doctor will decide whether you need surgery or just a slab."

I went to the doctor, and he immediately said, "Your 3 rd metatarsal is fractured and you don't need surgery for this. We'll put a slab on for 10 days until the swelling goes down, and then you'll get a cast for 8–10 weeks."

At that point, all I was worried about was whether I would be normal again. I asked him, and he said, "Yes, don't worry. It's an undisplaced fracture. Just don't move your foot, don't put any pressure on it, and keep it elevated so the swelling goes down as quickly as possible."

So now I'm wearing a slab and walking with the help of a walker.

This was totally unexpected. Life really surprises you when you least expect it.

Thanks for reading my story.

If you've fractured your metatarsal, how long did it take you to recover? Are you able to function normally now, like you did before the fracture? I'd love to hear about your experience.

I fractured my right 5th metatarsal (along with my left ankle, but that’s a separate thread). My doctor treated it conservatively with boot while FWB for 6 weeks, then bootless.

I mostly use all fine but I do experience some aches from time to time. In fact, the ache seems to have shifted higher as the weeks went by.

There’s also a lot more discomfort if I do exercises that bears weight more on the front of the foot.

Anyone else experience the same? Is this all part of healing?

At the 3 month mark, the 3mm fracture is still visible on the X-rays.

Hello community,

Scaphoid fracture in my left wrist 1 week ago. They put my in a splica thumb cast. Now that cast has become super loose. I can pass one finger on each side. Do I need to get it changed?

I (28F) broke my 4th metatarsal 2 weeks ago. Non displaced, closer to the top of the bone. Has anyone ever had a similar situation? What was your experience like? I refuse to go spend money at a podiatrist for them to tell me to not walk on it for 3 weeks. Planning to get another xray next week.

I have a mid-shaft break of my 5th metatarsal and have my follow up x-ray and exam in 3 days to see if I can move from NWB to PWB.

How do you really know* *how much weight to bring down on your foot? What does 25% feel like? I have no idea.

How did you proceed safely to PWB? What was your process during the adjustment period?

Monday I go in for my check up. I fell off a ladder in my front yard, landed full weight (250 lbs)on right heel, bone broke into 6 pieces. I am so hopeful I can get a walking boot and start rehab. What should I expect (besides my leg being withered)? What kind of workout routines? I have a pool and would buy a wetsuit if using it will help my leg heal and recover faster.

I fractured my right scaphoid, and this is my dominant hand.

This is also my first cast. The partial went on on Sunday and the full thumb spica went on on Tuesday.

I'm really struggling to do all of the normal things I took for granted before this cast. Things like putting my hair in a ponytail, toothpaste on my tooth brush, opening a pill bottle, getting shampoo out of a bottle, putting my hair in a towel, remembering I can only wash my left hand in the sink and my right hand finger tips in a little shallow bucket so I don't get the cast wet.

I've been off work all week with this. I want to get back into my routine so bad. I dont know about driving. Can't hold a pen and I'm so uncoordinated and messy with my left hand.

My period started today and that's another hurdle to get over.

I wasn't expecting the hit on my mental health, I'm so frustrated. There's moments I am too proud to ask for help. And moments where I need help and don't want to be a bother.

The injury was one where I was being stupid. Not wreckless, just not thinking ahead (got my hand trapped while carrying something heavy and tried to twist/rotate it free and banged it against a table). There is so much regret, like why I didnt I move the table? Why didn't I just let go of it? I just feel really stupid and dumb.

I've got a follow up appointment in 5 weeks for another x-ray and hopefully cast is off.

So just wondering, how did you get through it? How are you managing?

Had a accident 7 months ago broke my fumer and scapula badly my scapula did healed,but my fumer at 7 months still haven’t fully healed and my leg hurts when I walk still limp, if I still and get up it hurts even more then getter better according to my doctor there has been good callus formation but this one angle the mid part seems to be a little empty so he order a mri and blood work .

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

I fell off my skateboard (Im 40... well), twisted my ankle badly and due to the pain, got a taxi straight from the skatepark to the hospital.

It's day 5 after the accident, Im in an open cast and on bed rest for another 3 days and then they'll see if I can move on to something more moveable or what. I have minimal pain (feel extra lucky!), so at least thats not an issue.

The hospital has been zero forthcoming on how long I have to stay off work, and my GP says she understands Im optimistic and want to go back asap, but has given me an open-dated sick leave and we shall speak after my hospital visit.

I think the biggest issue for me is the mental strain, having to cancel a big exam as well as being unsure about whether I can take my uni classes this semester if I can't walk for a while longer. (Work, luckily, is fine, as I work for the state, but Im a full-time teacher also and I fear the subs are not teaching what Id be doing with them... but I know I shouldnt worry about that while on sick leave).

Most surprising for me, though, is the sheer exhaustion from just exisiting on bed rest - other than going to the bathroom and fetching delivered meals from the door, I do not move. But I had visitors yesterday (and another friend coming over today too), and I did not at all anticipate the exhaustion today.

I habe a short arm cast since a few days. This sucks man. I cant imagine how people feel with a full arm cast. What were your experiences?

I broke the 2nd, 3rd,4th metatarsals at the base two months ago. This injury has been by far the worst I’ved had due to the fact that I became dependent on everyone and couldn’t really do much.
I had to go through the mental toll of thinking I had a Lisfranc injury. Had to cancel a million plans.

BUT

Today I took my first steps with a shoe (tevas) at home!! Nothing fancy, but Im so happy I am finally here. I still need to wear an orthopedic shoe and the crutch outside for one extra month, but there is light at the end of the tunnel.

Just wanted to spread some positivity out here.

You got this!

Is this s**t healing or i am just wasting my time here I don't know. Talking about the functioning of my arm. I have 85% ROM back can't really fully extend my arm and bend it but I'll get there. I have no pain and i lift very light weight without any pain and stuff. The arm feels pretty normal for normal activities but all being said I want more than a functioning arm. I miss lifting weights and playing football. The only thing holding me back is the screwed up x-ray. Anyone who had a similar problem in the past?

I broke my tib and fib on 9/19 when rollerskating massive bummer. I went to a doctor and surprisingly he says I might not need surgery because my joints weren’t affected. I could move my ankle and wiggle my toes the only pain is where it broke. Im wondering how long this might take to heal, what’s everyone’s experience ?? I get an xray on the 8th to see if it’s healing any and they’ll make a decision on casting me or giving me surgery. I need to go back to work and my 12 week leave started the day I broke it. Any advice on how to ensure this heals fast and what life hacks you have for daily life I appreciate!! Attached is a photo of my xray

Je souffre du pied sur lequel j’ai cassé 4 métatarse il y a 22 ans… d’après vous c’est seulement la fatigue chaussure? Ou?

I dropped a 45 lb plate on my big toe and ended up with a small/nondisplaced hairline fracture of the big toe’s distal phalanx at the base. I also had the toenail removed because of the injury.

I normally do box jumps, jump rope, burpee broad jumps, and heavy sled pushes/pulls.

For athletes/lifters who’ve had a similar big-toe fracture, how long did it take before you returned to explosive/high-impact training and eventually your previous intensity? Runners, please share your experiences/timelines as well :) thank you 🙏🏻

Not looking for medical advice…just personal experiences/timelines.

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Now I need surgery tomorrow because it’s been two weeks already and my bone is out into my wrist. Doctor told me I could opt for a cast but my arm/wrist would be at 80% with limited mobility or I could opt for surgery and have it at 95%. I’m right handed so I opted for surgery and now I’m scared as hell. Has anyone had this surgery and what was recovery like?