A broken bunion generally takes 2 to 3 months to recover, depending on the patient’s age, physical condition, nutritional status, and the presence or absence of complications.
Surgery is needed to repair a broken bunion, and after suturing, it needs to be rested and immobilized in a cast for 4 to 6 weeks, with the application of blood-activating medication, such as bone-setting capsules to promote healing. 4 to 6 weeks later, the cast can be removed and then carry out functional exercises, including straight-raising leg exercises and ankle pump exercises. Generally speaking, after 2 to 3 months of recovery, the patient can gradually go down to the ground and resume normal activities.
Specific recovery time is also affected by a variety of factors, such as children or adolescents will recover relatively faster, while the elderly will be slower; if the individual is physically strong, the recovery will be relatively faster, while the weak, or those who have underlying diseases may recover slowly; in addition, a good nutritional status can help to promote the recovery; and if there are complications such as infections, will lead to a delay in the recovery.
So how long it takes to recover from a broken bunion varies from person to person, and rehabilitation should be carried out under the guidance of a doctor.