I broke my 5th metatarsal and was given the cam boot to wear, so for the last week I have been wearing it however my back has actually hurt more from the unevenness of the boot. would it be ok to take the boot off completely, wrap my foot in ace bandages put a sock over and just use crutches for the remainder of the time that I was supposed to be wearing the boot. oh and it was a stress fracture
Hi Thanks for your query and Welcome to Chat Doctor. I am Chat Doctor. You have mentioned a stress fracture to your 5th Metatarsal region which I suppose is being currently managed on a Pneumatic boot. If it is causing difficulty in the way of your walking, then you can opt for a walking plaster which could be slightly better but I will actually not recommend for no splint age as your fracture may not unite well and continue to cause symptoms. Ice packs for initial duration of 3-5 days is recommended along with an analgesic as per your bodies suitability.Also, avoidance of heavy physical activity is required so that fracture unites well. Do not hesitate to contact me if you need any further assistance. You can also discuss your case and treatment plans with me in a greater detail in a private consultation. Thanks & Regards