Whether the metatarsal fracture is treated surgically or conservatively, after the swelling subsides, the patient can go down to the ground with crutches immediately, but the patient can not bear weight, after 6 weeks, the patient can go down to the ground with incomplete weight-bearing activities, and after 12 weeks, the patient can go down to the ground with complete weight-bearing activities. But can not participate in strenuous physical exercise, generally after six months can participate in work, physical exercise, normal life and a series of activities. For elderly patients or postoperative review X-ray found that the fracture end healing is poor, should be delayed weight-bearing time. So how long a metatarsal fracture can walk should be determined by the healing of the fracture end as shown in the postoperative X-ray, and there is no absolute and certain point in time.