Question
Dr Tsatsos,

Thank you so much for your time.  2 years ago I broke my left 5th metatarsal in 2 places.  I was in a hurry and running in boots.  I was in a cast for 4 weeks and a boot for 2 more weeks.  Then, almost exactly a year later, I broke the 5th metarsal in my right foot.  I was only in a boot for 6 weeks this time.  My family is wanting to start jogging together but I am afraid that I will break a 5th metatarsal again.  Should I start jogging and if i do, what should I do to help prevent breaking these bones again.  Thank you again for your time.

Answer
Dear Tanya,

This Orthopedic Chicago Podiatrist located in West Loop 60661,Roscoe Village 60618, Ukranian Village 60622, Elmhurst 60126 & Bartlett 60103 says...
For your recurring 5th metatarsal fractures. Go see a good sports podiatrist-like the docs at AnkleNFootCenters for a gait and shoe gear evaluation & the biomechanical reason for your 5th metatarsal fractures. Sometimes custom orthotics http://anklenfoot.com/Orthotics/tabid/176/Default.aspx & or shoe modifications may help. http://chicagopodiatrist.wordpress.com/2014/05/08/making-strikes/
Hope this helps & Good Luck!

The Chicago Podiatrists of AnkleNFootCenters.com are specialists in orthopedics and sports medicine.
We are located in Chicago & Elmhurst

Dr George Tsatsos, Svetlana Zats, Dr Mariano Rivera, Dr Massard & Dr Kurtz
Podiatrist Chicago 60618 & 60622. Elmhurst 60126 Podiatrists
Board Certified in Foot and Ankle Surgery & Orthopedics
New South Loop Location-Chicago 60661


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