Jones fracture - walking on heel?

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All things Jones fracture (fifth metatarsal injury in the foot)

Love to read your experience regarding the Jones fracture amongst all the non-union horror stories and confusing messages about absolute NWB vs. very carefully using your foot to stimulate bone growth.

I now have a clean non-displaced Jones fracture after I tripped in the garden and broke the hairline fracture I had for months apparently. Had a weird vague pain since December and being a former Calcaneus patient (8 years out), I was worried about this new pain in my right foot. After my fall the unknown hairline stress fracture became this Jones fracture.

Back to the beginning: I fell 2,5 weeks ago, got in a cast the same day and get my first X-ray in 1,5 weeks at the 4 week marker. I feel good, eat healthy (lots of fish, veggies, nuts and fruit), no alcohol, non-smoker and I take extra vitamins B, D and magnesium. No pain medication. I work from bed since my injury and sleep very well with the short cast.

So…In 1,5 weeks, I hope to hear good news of early callus forming signs. Being a heavier set girl going about my business on forearm crutches goes just fine. No pain, no swelling, no bruising and in a short foot cast made of fibreglass. I “walk” on my heel a bit since two days. I was told I could within reason and it must not cause any pain. Fingers crossed!

Did some of you use your heel to “walk”? I try to switch between NWB and using my heel. Haven’t put weight on my whole foot more than 15 kilo. What’s your Jones story?