post surgery 5month non healing jones fx

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Please help-my son fax his 5th metatarsal one year ago. Dr casted 3 wks and removed cast to normal activity. As soon as he resumed, it refractured. Was placed in walking cast on and off for 6 months. Went to second opinion and suggested surgery. Since he was junior in high school and involved in many sports, he had a screw and heel graft. Since the surgery in June 2012, there is minimal healing. He is very frustrated. Was given the green light this week to walk in a shoe and bike. He is now in extreme pain and the doc is unavailable. Is this normal for 17 yo healthy athlete? Should I be looking for underlying causes? Is yes, what? When do you call a surgery unsuccessful? After what period of time? And what other options are available? He has lost all hopes of a college scholarship, at this point just wants to be able to walk and resume his normal life. Any advice, please?