Fifth metatarsal base fracture fixation is indicated for fractures that are not significantly displaced and have relatively good fracture stability.
Fifth metatarsal base fracture is usually caused by a broken foot, after the fracture, if the fracture is not obviously displaced, the stability of the fracture is relatively good, the patient can usually take the brace fixation treatment, because the fracture brace fixation, compared with the plaster fixation stability is a little bit poorer, so the brace fixation, but also need to carry on the appropriate protection, so as not to cause the fracture to displace and affect the recovery.
It is worth noting that after the ankle joint activity, it is easy to pull the fracture end, which may cause the displacement of the fracture end, so for the patients with fifth metatarsal base fracture, while immobilizing the affected area, the ankle joint activity should be restricted, and this kind of immobilizing support should be fixed in the dorsal extension position of the foot in order to limit the foot dorsiflexion and extension and ankle dorsiflexion and extension activities.
Whether or not to use a brace to immobilize a fifth metatarsal base fracture needs to be decided by a medical professional who evaluates the actual situation.