After heel fracture surgery, it usually takes 2 to 4 weeks for the swelling at the surgical site to go down completely, and some patients may take longer.
Early after the heel surgery, there will be obvious swelling at the surgical site. In this regard, elevation of the affected limb, localized pressure bandage can be used to ease the swelling, and hot compresses and other physical means can be used to make the swelling subside as soon as possible, and it usually takes 2 to 4 weeks for the swelling at the surgical site to subside completely.
After the heel fracture surgery, it is recommended to gradually carry out proper rehabilitation exercises under the guidance of the doctor. You should not get out of bed too early to avoid secondary injury after the fracture and prolong the recovery time.