How long will it take to walk with a fifth metatarsal fracture in the right foot?

A fifth metatarsal fracture of the right foot usually takes 4 to 6 weeks before walking. In most people, it takes 4 to 6 weeks for the bone scab to grow at the fracture site, and x-rays are needed to check if the scab is growing. If you put weight on the ground too soon, it can cause the fracture to delay healing, or even not heal. Worse still, it may cause the fracture to break again, so you can’t put weight on the ground too soon. Right foot fifth metatarsal fracture patients, need to elevate the lower limbs, is conducive to lower limb blood circulation, swelling, patients need to eat fresh vegetables and fruits, eat more protein-rich foods, quit smoking and drinking, reasonable rest, which is helpful for fracture healing. Therefore, the fracture patients, if you are not feeling well, go to the hospital in a timely manner, do not be careless, so as not to delay the treatment, affecting the therapeutic effect.