How soon can you run after a tibiofibular fracture?

Tibia and fibula can be collectively called tibiofibula, which can run about 3-6 months after fracture, and the specific recovery time is related to the severity of the disease, individual physique, and surgical methods. 1. The severity of the disease: if the fracture of tibiofibula is mild, without obvious displacement, it can be treated by conservative methods such as manipulation, splinting, plaster fixation, etc., and the recovery time is relatively shorter; if the fracture is serious, with open wounds, and obvious displacement of the fracture, surgical treatment is needed, and it may take 6 months or more to do running exercises. 2. Individual’s physical condition: if the patient with tibiofibular fracture has good physical condition, younger age, and relatively good recovery, after the fracture end is completely healed, he can run for exercise, and it will take about 3-4 months; if the patient with fracture is older, and the recovery is slower, and he wants to run for exercise, it may take about 6 months. 3. Surgery: Except for tibial fibula fracture with mild symptoms, most patients with tibial fibula fracture need surgery. The recovery time varies depending on the type of surgery chosen. If you choose closed fixation with intramedullary nails, you can run and exercise in about 3-4 months; if you choose plate fixation, it may take about 6 months for gradual recovery. After the occurrence of tibiofibular fracture, you should go to the hospital in time for examination to clarify the fracture condition and carry out the treatment as soon as possible to avoid delaying the condition and preventing the fracture displacement from aggravating.