After a metatarsal fracture, regardless of conservative treatment, such as plaster, splinting or surgical treatment, the sleeping position chosen before and after surgery can be determined according to the patient’s usual habits, there is no special contraindication, prone, supine or side lying position can be. It is recommended to elevate the affected limb higher than the heart if the swelling of the foot is strong, which will help the patient to reduce the swelling and avoid the pain caused by the swelling of the affected limb. Therefore, the sleeping position chosen for a metatarsal fracture can be decided according to the patient’s own situation.