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Recent Content by VickieAnn

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    Broken 5th Metatarsal - Advice On Walking

    I broke mine on July 20th, it was what the dr called a Jones fracture. It was a clean break and I think the reason it didn't dislocate was because...
    Post by: VickieAnn, Dec 9, 2011 in forum: Ask your questions here
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    Broken 5th Metatarsal - Advice On Walking

    Walking without the boot would not be in your own best interest. If it was a clean break you could cause it to dislocate and you would have to...
    Post by: VickieAnn, Dec 8, 2011 in forum: Ask your questions here
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    Broken 5th Metatarsal - Advice On Walking

    I had my boot on for about 12 wks then sturdy shoes for 3 wks. What is funny about my Jones fracture is that since I have been wearing regular...
    Post by: VickieAnn, Nov 15, 2011 in forum: Ask your questions here
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    Is this a Jones Fracture

    I agree so much with what you wrote. I really just want to hear from ppl who are in the same boat as I am with this fracture. I am almost 15 wks...
    Post by: VickieAnn, Nov 1, 2011 in forum: Ask your questions here
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    Broken 5th Metatarsal - Advice On Walking

    karenm I am with you this seems to be dragging on forever. My dr turned me lose on 9/1 with very little instructions and now I am not sure what to...
    Post by: VickieAnn, Oct 12, 2011 in forum: Ask your questions here
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    Broken 5th Metatarsal - Advice On Walking

    I think keeping the foot elevated is only needed when there is swelling. Alot depends on what type of break you have. A Jones fracture does seem...
    Post by: VickieAnn, Oct 3, 2011 in forum: Ask your questions here
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    Is this a Jones Fracture

    I saw the dr on Sept 1 and he told me to gradually work my way out of the boot. Start weight bearing all the time with either the boot or a sturdy...
    Post by: VickieAnn, Sep 19, 2011 in forum: Ask your questions here
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    Broken foot 4 months ago

    I can not figure out how anyone would know your fracture was healed without an xray. None of this sounds normal to me. I know my orthopedic surg...
    Post by: VickieAnn, Sep 15, 2011 in forum: Ask your questions here
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    5th metatarsal shaft break

    You will find from reading around this website that no two drs treat a Jones Fracture the same. I got my fracture on July 20 and was nwb for two...
    Post by: VickieAnn, Sep 15, 2011 in forum: Ask your questions here
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    Broken 5th Metatarsal - Advice On Walking

    I started out with a wheelchair for the first two wks when it was total nwb and then got what they call a knee walker and used for the other 4...
    Post by: VickieAnn, Sep 7, 2011 in forum: Ask your questions here
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    Broken 5th Metatarsal - Advice On Walking

    I got a Jone Fracture on July 20th. You can read the story somewhere on this site. lol I saw my dr last wk for my 6 wk check and was given full...
    Post by: VickieAnn, Sep 7, 2011 in forum: Ask your questions here
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    Is this a Jones Fracture

    I am still in a boot. I broke mine on July20, the E.R put a splint on it and told me no weight bearing for 6 to 8 wks. Went to the orthopedist the...
    Post by: VickieAnn, Sep 1, 2011 in forum: Ask your questions here
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    Is this a Jones Fracture

    It does look like the xray I had taken for my Jones fracture. The only diff between your xray and mine is that it looks like your fracture goes...
    Post by: VickieAnn, Aug 31, 2011 in forum: Ask your questions here
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    Broken 5th Metatarsal - Advice On Walking

    I wish I had an answer for you. My first thought is your muscles are sore from walking different when your foot hurt. I am sure if you are trying...
    Post by: VickieAnn, Aug 30, 2011 in forum: Ask your questions here
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    Broken 5th Metatarsal - Advice On Walking

    That is my questions also but no one seems to want to answer the question. lol I go to the dr on Thursday for my 6 wk check and I want to know if...
    Post by: VickieAnn, Aug 29, 2011 in forum: Ask your questions here