A temporal bone fracture that has not healed in six months is considered to have delayed healing or even non-healing, and if necessary, requires another surgical intervention.
The fracture usually takes about 3 months to heal, if the fracture has not healed in more than 6 months, then the fracture is considered to be delayed healing or even non-healing, which can be determined by reviewing the x-ray.
If the fracture line is blurred and there is a small amount of bone scab growth, then the fracture is considered to be slow healing, delayed healing, there is no need for surgical intervention at this time, in order to ensure the stability of the fracture end, without other adverse factors of interference, regular outpatient review of X-rays can be done, at this time, the fracture is still possible to heal.
If the X-ray shows that the fracture is not growing, or there is even resorption of the surrounding bone, or if the fracture is still not healed after 3 months of observation, then the fracture is considered to be non-union, and then surgical intervention is needed. Surgical interventions include increasing fracture stability, removing soft tissue from the fracture, and bone grafting to promote healing.
If the temporal bone fracture has not healed in six months, you should go to the hospital in time and receive standardized treatment under the guidance of your doctor.