I broke my 5th metatarsal about 5 weeks ago. After I start walking again, how long

Bradley H

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before playing sports? I'm going into week 6 of the healing process, using a bone stimulator device to speed everything up. My diagnosis is a 'Jones Fracture' with the next appointment in 3 weeks. I expect to be told I can start walking around carefully at this time (been on crutches since the break, ordered no weight bearing). How long AFTER I'm told I can stop using crutches until I'm in a normal shoe again, able to run full speed, make cuts in basketball, etc? Any and all answers are appreciated! Thanks!
 
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