[Treatment of uncomplicated closed fractures of the metatarsal bones by the functional method]

Functional method has been used in the treatment of 110 patients with noncomplicated closed fractures of metatarsal bones. Theoretical rationale of the method is presented. Positive effect of early exercise on the injured limb is demonstrated. A plaster bandage permitting talocrural movements is described. A plaster bandage permitting talocrural movements is described. Immobilization periods, shorter than the common ones, are validated. Employment of this method resulted in a stable reduction of invalidity periods.