In 4-6 weeks, the fracture will be stable, in 6-8 weeks the fracture scab will be healed, and in 8-12 weeks the fracture will be completely healed and can be fully recovered; 2. If the fifth metatarsal fracture is a comminuted fracture, or even if the fracture displacement is obvious, an open fracture or a combined soft tissue defect, it may take longer time for the fracture to heal to meet the rehabilitation requirements. Because the above conditions often cause fracture non-healing, delayed healing, or even deformed healing.