How long it takes for a comminuted fracture to heal depends on the individual patient and usually takes 3-4 months or longer to recover. A comminuted fracture is a fracture in which the number of bone pieces is 3 or more. The local soft tissues can also cause varying degrees of damage, swelling, bruising, and bruising, so the recovery time is usually longer. Patients can choose different surgical procedures depending on the displacement of the fracture and the specific site. If they choose intramedullary nail fixation, the recovery time is about 3 months because the surgery is less invasive and causes less damage to the local blood flow. If the plate fixation is chosen, the local skin will be cut and the blood circulation will be damaged, and the healing time will be relatively long, at least 4 months, and in some patients it will be extended to 6 months. Therefore, it is recommended that patients with comminuted fractures go to the orthopedic department of a regular hospital in time to have a rationalized treatment plan developed by a professional doctor according to the patient’s individual situation.