How soon can I get crutches for a tibiofibular fracture?

Tibiofibular fracture can be on crutches about 3-8 weeks after surgery, which is decided according to the degree of fracture, physical recovery of the patient. Tibiofibular fracture generally need to be treated according to the degree of fracture of the patient, through manipulation, external fixation of plaster, plate screws and other surgical methods, for the degree of fracture is relatively light, the body recovered better can be in the postoperative 3 weeks or so on crutches, but pay attention to can’t walk with weight. For patients with heavier fractures and poorer recovery, it takes about 8 weeks. Tibial fibula fracture patients generally need to recover about 3-6 months to fully heal, due to the patient’s fracture degree is not the same, the use of treatment methods are different, the recovery situation is different and other reasons, crutches and healing time vary from person to person, it is recommended that patients consult a doctor, and under the guidance of the doctor’s crutches activities. Fixation process, the patient needs to rest, protection and good care of the fracture site, eat a diet containing calcium and protein food.