The healing time after a distal toe fracture will vary somewhat from person to person. There will also be significant differences because of differences in healing ability depending on age, the presence or absence of concomitant osteoporosis, and the severity of the fracture. In older adults, a toe fracture with osteoporosis and significant displacement may take about 10-12 weeks for a fairly solid bone scab to grow before you can start walking on the ground. Children with distal toe fractures that are not significantly displaced can gradually walk with weight after 4-6 weeks. In most cases, in healthy adults, if the toe fracture is not significantly displaced and has a solid scab growth after 6-8 weeks, it is not recommended to walk long distances, but it is possible to walk slowly in a small area without re-displacement. In most cases, elevation of the affected limb is recommended after a toe fracture to avoid premature weight bearing on the ground, as this may result in malunion, delayed healing, or in rare cases, non-union.