Calf fracture plate immobilization generally take 7 to 14 days for mild cases, and for serious cases, it takes about 30 to 40 days before you can walk on crutches. The specific situation also depends on the severity of the fracture and recovery. For the fracture is not obvious dislocation or the fracture end is relatively intact, postoperative plate immobilization generally 7 to 14 days can be appropriate walking on crutches. When the calf fracture, if the fracture occurs obvious separation, displacement or even comminuted fracture, then the need for surgical treatment, postoperative plate fixation. Postoperative general 30 ~ 40 days after the gradual healing, you can properly walk on crutches. Calf fracture plate fixation after about 2 to 3 months to fully recover, about 1 year after surgery to remove the plate, plate removal generally need to walk on crutches, it will take about 3 months to return to normal walking. Calf fracture plate fixation, according to the doctor’s instructions for appropriate walking exercise, do not blindly exercise, so as to avoid aggravation of symptoms.