The number of times the plaster needs to be changed for a fracture of the base of the fifth metatarsal is determined by the patient’s condition, with 2 to 3 weeks of application for mild cases and 4 to 6 weeks for severe cases, with 12 to 24 hourly changes at 12 hourly intervals. The exact number of times a poultice needs to be applied after a fracture of the base of the fifth metatarsal should be determined by the patient’s condition. If the soft tissue damage and swelling around the mild fracture is not serious, the pain and swelling will basically subside in 2 to 3 weeks after applying the plaster. Local fracture and the surrounding soft tissue swelling is serious, generally need 4 to 6 weeks to completely reduce the swelling. Fracture recovery period, need 4 ~ 6 weeks joint mobility basically return to normal. Ointment is mainly through the penetration of the skin, the ingredients in the ointment and the skin if prolonged contact can cause contact allergic reaction phenomenon, therefore need to be replaced according to the individual situation once every 12 to 24 hours, before and after the two replacement of the skin should be rested for at least 12 hours to avoid the occurrence of allergic reactions. If a basilar fracture of the fifth metatarsal is diagnosed, early treatment is recommended to minimize the adverse effects of the disease.