How soon can you get off crutches after calf fracture surgery

After calf fracture surgery, it usually takes 4-8 weeks to get off the crutches, as follows: First, most of the calf fractures without displacement can be fixed in plaster or splint for 6-8 weeks. At this time, the fracture end can be kept relatively stable, the patient can hold the crutches, partial weight-bearing activities of the affected limb, and gradually disengage from the crutches until the fracture is completely healed. Secondly, for surgical treatment of calf fracture, fixation is usually performed by incisional repositioning plate screw or intramedullary pin. If the fixation is firm, you can walk with crutches 4-6 weeks after surgery, initially with partial weight-bearing, and gradually after the fracture heals, you can leave the crutches and walk with normal weight-bearing. Therefore, the duration of weight bearing after calf fracture surgery is determined by the treatment and the speed of fracture healing.