How soon can I walk normally after heel fracture surgery?

In most cases, you will be able to walk normally about 3 months after heel fracture surgery, but the exact time of return to normal varies from person to person. Clinically, about 1 month after the heel fracture surgery, you can get out of bed to do activities, but at this time, we should pay attention to avoid excessive activities to avoid secondary injury to the affected area. About 3 months after the operation, the patient can gradually return to normal and try to walk with a certain degree of weight bearing under the advice of the doctor. After heel fracture surgery, patients should pay attention to the wound care to avoid wound rupture and infection. During the recovery period, patients should take care to maintain a balanced nutritional intake and avoid spicy and stimulating foods. After heel fracture surgery, patients should follow the doctor’s advice and have regular follow-ups.