Avulsion Fracture - 5th Metatarsal

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The lack of female hormone can be associated with osteoporosis which tends to weaken bones and predispose to fractures, although, to my knowledge, it is unclear as to whether it affects fracture healing.

Hypothyroidism has been shown to affect certain aspects of bone healing.

Excessive weight might be a factor in bone healing to the extent that it might affect immobilization if and when you are bearing weight.

Smoking is certainly very bad for circulation in the extremities and that would likely have a negative influence on bone healing.

Anything to do with the specifics of treatment, such as what sort of shoe you might wear should be asked of and answered by the attending doctor.