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Broken foot, no pain.
I fractured my 1st matatarsal bone last week. The Xray showed a bit of the bone that had chipped away but was still attached. I don't have access to the X-rays. I was given crutches but I can walk well with no pain. I was not put in a cast or a boot. I was advised to wear a tight trainer to support it. The foot is still bruised and slightly swollen but not painful. Can I stop using the crutches if it is not painful? Can I return to work? Will walking on the foot aid recovery or not?
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Foot should be immobilised with a slab or boot.
Healing takes 4 weeks.
You may do more damage than good if you continue unsupported walking or do work.
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