Rehabilitation protocol in the operated metatarsal V fracture

Recovery protocol in the operated metatarsal V fracture

General principles

• The patient will use the crutches, without stepping on the operated leg, until the edema is in remission
• Postoperatively, the patient will have his foot immobilized in a walker for 1-2 weeks
• Avoid walking or standing for long periods in the first week to control local edema and pain.
• Apply ice 3-5 times a day (15 minutes each time) to control edema and the inflammatory process
• Raise the operated leg above the level of the heart to limit edema and the inflammatory process
• No impact exercises in the first 6 weeks post-surgery

Causes

Rehabilitation protocol

Week 2 - 6

• Start stepping on the operated limb, under the close supervision of the physical therapist, depending on the pain and local edema.
• Radiological examination at 4-6 weeks to monitor healing
• Soft tissue treatments for local edema prevention, mobility, and soft tissue healing

• Cycling, balance exercises
• Stretching in the ankle and foot area and exercises with the help of Theraband bands to regain complete mobility of the foot, as well as to strengthen it

• Progress the functional loading exercises and activities on the operated leg. Avoid jumps and quick changes in direction.
• Continue mobilizing your ankle and foot joints

• Start the exercises specific to the sport you practice
• Increase the level of strengthening, balance, and coordination training for a gradual return to the specific activities of the sport practiced
• Returning to sports activities depends on a complete functional evaluation, specific to your sport, performed by the physical therapist.