The time it takes for the swelling of heel fracture to disappear is not fixed, and is related to the severity of the fracture, treatment measures and recovery, etc. Mild fracture usually takes 2~3 weeks, while comminuted fracture may take 1~3 months, and individual patients need a longer period of time for the swelling to subside.
For milder fractures, the broken ends of the fracture are mostly non-displaced, and the damage to the surrounding soft tissues is also less severe, the recovery time will be relatively shorter, and it usually takes 2~3 weeks for the swelling to subside gradually.
For more serious fractures, such as comminuted fractures, the soft tissue damage is also more serious, and the recovery time is also longer, and it will take 1~3 months for the swelling to subside, and some of the patients with serious injuries, non-union of the fracture, or infected patients may need a longer period of time for the swelling to subside.
In addition, patients who are bedridden for a long time have little activity and slow blood circulation in the lower limbs, so it takes longer time for the swelling to subside, while patients who recover faster, exercise on the ground at an early stage, and have more activities with smooth blood circulation, so it takes a relatively shorter time to subside the swelling.
Patients with heel bone fracture, if discomfort symptoms, should go to the hospital in a timely manner, after clarifying the cause of the disease for targeted treatment and therapy.