Because the condition and age of patients with calf fractures vary, so does the time to be able to get off crutches after surgery. A calf fracture is usually a tibiofibular fracture and requires prompt surgical treatment. After awakening from anesthesia, the patient is usually able to walk on crutches on the second day after surgery, but at this time the patient cannot bear weight on both legs. If walking with crutches, a certain degree of scab growth at the fracture end and disappearance of limb swelling can be attempted at about 4-6 weeks after surgery. However, patients need to be aware that crutches should only be considered for walking on the ground about 7-8 weeks after the same treatment for a calf fracture occurs in the elderly. Patients can be discharged from the hospital in about 2 weeks if there are no special circumstances after the calf fracture surgery. After discharge, patients should pay attention to keep the wound dry and hygienic, insist on regular change of medication in the hospital, and carry out functional exercises in time under the guidance of professional doctors to avoid premature blind weight-bearing, which may cause displacement of the fracture site.