broken heel

broke my heel about 5 wks ago how much longer before i can walk on it with no pain?

[Dr Vinod]

Hello!

What kind of treatment you had? You would need to check with an X-ray after 6 weeks and after proper clinical examination can go ahead with physiotherapy if everything has recovered. Are you in a cast? Check and confirm near your orthopedician.

Take care!

[JMcCormack]

Normally 6 to 8 weeks.  Was it specifically the calcaneous that was fractured?  And as Dr. Vinod (he's good) said get a proper clinical examination, follow ups are very important when it comes to proper post fracture care.  If you were put into a walking cast compliance is of utmost importance for proper healing!  

Cheers

[calglen]

  I broke my heel 8 months ago, i am 58 years old. I cannot walk without severe pain. Should i try walk with the pain ? will it heel faster if I push it?Should i still wear the "moon" boot or lace up boots? i am a veteran and dont get the best med help. My dr. says it has done all the healing it is going to do. What do i do now? It is constantly throbbing with pain. I am burnt out on pain meds and sometimes the increase the pain. PLease advise!