Surgery for a fracture of the lower part of the femur can take between three and six months depending on the type of fracture and healing ability.
If a comminuted fracture of the lower femur occurs, closed reduction intramedullary nail fixation can be used, during which the femur can not bear weight and needs to be supported by crutches, and the fracture will heal between three months and six months, and it will take more than six months to walk normally.
If the fracture end of the lower part of the femur is only slightly displaced or in good alignment, the manipulation can restore the alignment of the fracture end, and the affected limb can be fixed with a brace or plaster to facilitate the recovery of the fracture, and the fracture can be recovered in about three months. However, in the case of middle-aged and elderly people with poor physical condition, it will take about four to six months to recover.
Therefore, the recovery time varies with the type of fracture and the physical condition. It is recommended to take proper nutrition to strengthen the body and promote recovery.