Healing time of fractures of the lower end of the fibula

After treatment, the time to achieve clinical healing of a fracture of the lower end of the fibula ranges from 3 to 6 months, and the time to complete healing ranges from 1 to 2 years. Depending on the severity of the condition, the fracture of the lower end of the fibula can be treated conservatively or surgically. The main method of conservative treatment is external fixation with manipulation and reduction cast, while the main method of surgical treatment is internal fixation with incision and reduction plate. Generally speaking, it takes 3-6 months to achieve basic clinical healing (after the primitive scab formation period), and 1-2 years to achieve complete healing (after the scab remodeling and shaping period). Before the fracture reaches clinical healing, it is recommended to carry out rehabilitation exercises under the guidance of the doctor to prevent local adhesion and joint stiffness, as well as to promote the smooth healing of the fracture. The healing time of fibula fracture is usually longer, patients should be patient, otherwise premature weight bearing will lead to displacement of the fracture end, or even non-union of the bone can be avoided to avoid stiffness of the joint.