It takes about 1 hour to remove the steel plate for metacarpal fracture, there is no special case, hospitalization to remove the steel plate pay attention to whether there is local redness, heat, swelling, exudate, pus, etc., exclude infection, pain is gradually eliminated, half a month after the elimination of swelling to remove the steel plate, the metacarpal fracture heals well before removal. The plate and the nail eye are relatively small, under the guidance of the doctor to temporarily reduce the activities, about 1 month can be a good recovery, review the nail eye after good healing can be normal work. In the early 1-3 months, it is better not to put too much weight or exertion, but after the recovery is good, you can work and live normally, including the activities of fingers and palms.