A fracture of the base of the fifth metatarsal will improve if the pain decreases or disappears and the swelling decreases or disappears. 1. Reduction or disappearance of pain: the main manifestation of the fifth metatarsal base fracture is pain, especially when walking on the ground, the pain will be more serious, if the pain is significantly reduced, it means that the fracture is getting better, but it is recommended to go to the hospital for regular checkups, and it is best to walk under the direction of the doctor with weight-bearing. 2. Reduced or disappeared swelling: Fifth metatarsal base fracture, usually caused by trauma, will cause damage to the soft tissue, so usually accompanied by the symptoms of swelling, generally reduced or disappeared swelling is also a sign of improvement of the fracture. After the fracture of the base of the fifth toe, you should follow the doctor’s instructions for proper treatment, avoid weight-bearing during the recovery period, and follow the doctor’s instructions for proper functional exercise, muscle training for the calf and lower limbs and other parts of the leg, to avoid too long a rest period leading to muscle atrophy.