foot fracture taking too long

Hi Guest,

First off, did you talk to your PT about this as well?  They see a lot of injuries and such and maybe they have some experience with another patient that they can relate you to.

What kind of doctor are you seeing, I would assume an ortho doctor?  Does he/she specialize in ankle and foot care?

If I were you I would go somewhere else for a second opinion, just for your calm of mind and to put you at peace.  I would be concerned as well.

2 years ago I broke my 5th metatarsal and that healed within 8 -10 weeks with no physio and no problems with my other toes or fractures.  I actually have no leftover pain from that.  Although 7 weeks ago I had bunion surgery repair in my opposite foot and this is extremely painful and just after 6 weeks started to partial weight-bear so I have a new pain again.  I'm also thinking I need another opinion just for the pain that I have had but I don't know how to go about asking for that and my family doctor is on holidays until May 8.  I'll ask at my appointment that day if I still have a lot of pain.

Do what you think is right.  If you have another 8 weeks in a boot of non-weight bearing, you have nothing to lose by going for another opinion and who knows maybe they will be a better and wiser doctor.

Good luck and hope this helps