How long does it take for a broken foot to heal?

Patients who hurt their tendons after breaking their feet can usually recover in 4-12 weeks, the details are as follows: First, after breaking the foot so that the local tendons and ligaments are mildly strained, usually after rest, braking, elevation of the affected limb, local cold compresses and functional exercises, they can gradually recover in 4-6 weeks. Secondly, serious muscle and tendon injury can lead to muscle and tendon rupture when the foot is broken, which can affect the stability of the ankle joint. After the diagnosis is confirmed by MRI examination, surgery should be considered to repair and restore stability through surgery, and patients need to brake and functional exercise after surgery, which usually takes 8-12 weeks to recover gradually. Patients with foot fracture will mostly damage local tendons, ligaments and other tissues. Early diagnosis and early treatment are necessary to make the fastest recovery of the damaged tissues, otherwise it will affect the weight-bearing function of the ankle joint.