text: i have a fracture of the 5th metadorsal of the rt.foot & a pop done.what is the method for quick progress? i am using a walker to move about--fracture 5 days old---taking calcium with vitamin d 500mg one tablet daily for the past three years.had fracture of the same foot above the big toe eight years back. doctor j has very good and relevant points... but my answer for a method would be - take rest!  give your foot plenty of rest, try not to move around too much as it will only cause more stress, and delay healing. try to let at least 2-3 weeks go by without moving too much, so as to promote healing.