The best time to walk for a metatarsal fracture is not known. Metatarsal fractures generally take 4 to 6 weeks to heal without sequelae. The exact amount of time you can walk needs to be determined by the individual’s recovery. The sooner the patient walks, the better, but it is better to wait until the bone and the myofascia have fully grown before performing rehabilitation exercises. Practicing walking too early can cause secondary damage to the healing fracture and is not conducive to recovery. Walking can routinely be attempted after 40 to 60 days of bed rest. After timely treatment and rehabilitation, most patients can regain their original function and live a normal life. A small number of patients will be left with different degrees of sequelae, such as joint stiffness, limited mobility and so on. Therefore, the recovery of bone fracture should be taken seriously and the ability to walk should be determined after a comprehensive assessment by a doctor. For obvious swelling, pain and limitation of movement caused by bone fracture or minor trauma, appropriate treatment measures should be taken in time to confirm the disease through CT or X-ray, and with the immobilization of plate or plaster to help healing. For severe, displaced fractures or complete dislocations, the first step is to perform an incision and repositioning surgery, after which you should wait for the bone to heal as well as the epidermis to heal and for the broken muscles to regrow and unite before attempting to walk.