titanium rod was put in his leg and they said very optimistically that he would be 9 months before he could begin training.
Realistically he's 38, not old by most standards but in mma, he's past his prime, and wounds heal slowly. Anyone that watches Louisville basketball remembers Kevin Ware. His broken leg was much like Silva's, a complete fracture of the tibia and fibula, but his broke the skin. Ware is still not going to play this year so his recovery will take nearly 2 years. I assume Silva will try and come back, but even a year + recovery time puts him at almost 40, and as mentioned, his leg will be a giant target.
Ware is back and physically able to play but apparently doesn't play much because of off-court issues. In fact, he may be asked to leave the team like the other dude who just go the boot. Apparently they had become buddies and drug Ware down unfortunately.
Still, the severity of this fracture is great! I'd be surprised if dude ever fought competitively again.