Just wondering if there is someone out there that can answer a non knee question.
In September I fractured the 5th metatarsal bone in the foot. I was in a walking boot for 9 weeks. In Nov. the doctor said things were looking good and the fracture line was fading. I was still having some pain so I went back to check with him before the BTKR. Seems like the base of the fracture has not healed and since it has not changed for 5 moths he is calling it a nonunion fracture. We are going to try a bone stimulator without immobilization as I need to exercise for surgery. The other option is for the orthopedists to insert a screw when he gets done with the knees.
My question is, if he does put in the screw will that require one to be non-weight bearing on the foot? If that is the case, I will just wait it out.
Thanks
Simon
In September I fractured the 5th metatarsal bone in the foot. I was in a walking boot for 9 weeks. In Nov. the doctor said things were looking good and the fracture line was fading. I was still having some pain so I went back to check with him before the BTKR. Seems like the base of the fracture has not healed and since it has not changed for 5 moths he is calling it a nonunion fracture. We are going to try a bone stimulator without immobilization as I need to exercise for surgery. The other option is for the orthopedists to insert a screw when he gets done with the knees.
My question is, if he does put in the screw will that require one to be non-weight bearing on the foot? If that is the case, I will just wait it out.
Thanks
Simon