How long it takes to walk after internal fixation of heel fracture should be judged according to the specific condition of the patient’s healing. Generally speaking, about 2 weeks after internal fixation, the patient can walk on the ground gradually, but cannot bear any weight.
Generally speaking, it takes about 2 weeks after internal fixation of heel fracture to walk on the ground, but no weight-bearing, and it may take about 3 months to walk on the ground with full weight-bearing. Early weight bearing may affect the local blood circulation, which may affect the bone healing and incision healing.
After the internal fixation of the heel fracture, patients are recommended to go to the hospital regularly for medication change and relevant examination, and decide whether they can walk on the ground according to the specific conditions.