A metatarsal fracture lasts about 90 to 180 days, and you can usually recover enough to walk normally off crutches. But it also varies from person to person. Metatarsal fracture will affect the function of walking, so in metatarsal fracture whether conservative treatment, or surgical treatment, it needs 3~6 months to let the fracture completely healed. At this time, the fracture has already reached the clinical healing stage, and the fracture site has a certain degree of resistance to muscle rotation and weight bearing. Therefore, about 3-6 months after the metatarsal fracture, you can start to stand and walk gradually under the guidance of the doctor. However, it is important to adapt to walking on crutches first, and to start walking off crutches after you have fully adapted. If you start to take off the crutches earlier, it may cause secondary injury. If there is discomfort, it is recommended to go to the hospital in time, complete the examination to clarify the cause of the disease, and then give targeted treatment or treatment.