Plates are usually removed after one year after metatarsal fracture surgery, but ultimately the decision is based on fracture healing. The metatarsal bone is the weight-bearing bone of the lower extremity and generally takes longer to heal than other parts of the body due to activity factors after fracture surgery. However, in most cases, as in other parts of the body, the remodeling of the bone scabs is basically completed one year after the fracture and the bone hardness is sufficient to meet the needs of the organism. The exact time of plate removal after metatarsal fracture surgery depends on the healing of the fracture. In young people with metatarsal fractures, the postoperative healing cycle is faster than in older people, so the plate may be removed earlier; in older people, the time to remove the plate may be prolonged due to slower healing. The patient is advised to follow the doctor’s instructions and let the doctor make a comprehensive judgment on the time to remove the plate.