How soon can you walk with a fracture?

  It generally takes at least 2-3 months after a fracture to return to basic normal walking, and it varies greatly depending on the location and severity of the fracture.  If the fracture is in the pelvis, etc., it can gradually heal and resume walking in about 2 months or more because of the abundant blood circulation. If the fracture is in the toe or metatarsal bone, it is possible to walk with weight for more than 2 months because it is not the main weight-bearing bone. In the case of non-serious fractures of the lower extremity such as femur and tibia, the fracture can heal in 2 months by timely repositioning and fixation and braking, and can be semi-weight-bearing in the early stage, and can resume walking function in 3 months if there is no abnormality. However, in the case of severe open comminuted fractures, most of them take about six months to resume walking.  After the fracture, it is necessary to review the X-ray of the fracture site every 2-3 months to understand the healing situation and determine the time to walk with weight according to the healing situation to avoid walking with weight blindly and reduce the risk of fracture dislocation.