How long can you walk after femoral shaft fracture

After femoral shaft fracture surgery, it usually takes about 3 months to try to walk, but the specific time varies from person to person.

After femoral shaft fracture, it takes a period of time for the fracture to heal. In general, callus will form about 1 month after surgery, and the fracture line will be blurred about 3 months, reaching the clinical healing standard. However, if the healing is slow, the walking time needs to be delayed accordingly. And individual differences affect. Different patients 'physical condition, age, nutritional status, etc. vary. Young people usually recover faster, while the elderly or weaker body may take longer. Well-nourished patients can provide sufficient material basis for fracture healing, which is conducive to rehabilitation. It is very important to actively carry out rehabilitation training after surgery, including muscle contraction exercise, joint movement, etc. As rehabilitation training progresses, the strength and flexibility of limbs gradually recover and prepare for walking. If rehabilitation training is not active or standardized, it may affect walking time.