Fractured fifth metatarsal, walking early.

Fracture of the fifth metatarsal walking early may appear fracture displacement, malunion, chronic pain, dysfunction, plantar fasciitis and other sequela. 1. Fracture displacement The fifth metatarsal is an important weight-bearing bone of the foot. Early walking will lead to unstable stress on the fracture end, resulting in fracture displacement. 2. Malunion is one of the serious consequences of premature walking after fracture of the fifth metatarsal. Malunion can occur in angulation and rotation of the fracture due to the adverse stress on the fracture end during the healing process. Malunion not only affects the appearance of the foot, but also seriously affects its function, resulting in abnormal gait and pain. 3. Chronic pain If the fracture is not treated promptly and effectively, or if the patient walks prematurely, the fracture may not heal properly. This pain may last for months or even years, seriously affecting the patient's quality of life. 4. Dysfunction In addition to pain, premature walking may also lead to foot dysfunction. Due to poor fracture healing or malunion, the patient's foot may not be able to complete normal flexion, extension, rotation and other movements, thus affecting daily activities such as walking and running. 5. Plantar fasciitis Plantar fasciitis is one of the common complications after the fifth metatarsal fracture. Plantar fasciitis may develop into a chronic disease that may plague patients for a long time if not treated promptly or improperly.