There are individual differences in how long it takes to abduct the fibula after the removal of the plate, mainly depending on the degree of postoperative recovery, from 1 week to 2 months are possible. After the fibula plate is removed, the strength has not been fully recovered, and excessive weight bearing is not allowed. It is recommended to gradually transition from double crutches to single crutches, and then try to take off the crutches after the X-rays of the fibula have been checked by the doctor to meet the standard of bony healing completely. If the fibula recovers well and reaches the standard of bony healing without any adverse reaction after removing the plate, you can try to take off the crutches after one week under the guidance of the doctor. If the fibula has not fully reached the standard of bone healing, or there is inflammatory edema, etc., you need to use crutches for a period of time until it fully recovers before you can take off the crutches, and the time is from 1 week to 2 months, and the time may be even longer if the patient is older or the recovery is slow. How long to take off the crutches after the fibula extraction plate is mainly by the doctor according to the examination results, do not take off the crutches too early to lead to secondary injuries.