 [ Symptoms ] i broke my 5th metatarsal 5 months ago it still hurts what should i do did i break it again  5 months ago i broke fractured my 5 metatarsal in my foot the doctor but me in a cast for 2 weeks then a boot for 6 the orthopedic said it was healing and to wear the boot for 2 weeks and if it felt better take it off and wear a shoe which i did it started hurting again and i have been taking ibuprofen icing it and elevating it what should i do get it x rayed maybe do you think i broke it again would it require surgery [ Disease ] see a podiatrist yes a new x ray is in order or perhaps even a more detail imaging like an mri before worrying about surgery or other treatments you must first have a diagnosis