Question 1

when will a broken ankle typically heal?

Accepted Answer

6-8 weeks: While the bone usually heals in 6-8 weeks patients often continue to have symptoms beyond that time. This is due to the soft tissue injury that also occurred at the time of the fracture.

Question 2

how long willa broken ankle take to heal?

Accepted Answer

Ankle: A nondisplaced lateral malleolar fracture usually takes around 8 weeks to heal.

Question 3

how long does a broken ankle take to heal?

Accepted Answer

Bone typically: Heals in about 6-8 weeks. Keep in mind there are factors that delay healing and  most fractures need to be stable to heal.

Question 4

how can i get a broken ankle to heal quickly?

Accepted Answer

Patience.: Have patience. Not sure if you had surgery for it or not, but if the bones are aligned the way they need to be, then you should heal in about 6 weeks.

Question 5

how long would it take to heal a broken ankle?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It depends on how severe the fracture which bones and how it is treated.

Question 6

how long does it usually take for a broken ankle to heal?

Accepted Answer

It depends: There are a lot of different types of ankle fractures, and some can cause permanent disability and require extensive surgery, while others are minor and only need a cast. Bone takes 6-8 weeks to heal, and while complete healing takes up to a year, the acute phase is over in 6-8 weeks. But again, depending on the severity of the fracture, there are many themes and variations. Talk to your surgeon.

Question 7

which things can i do to make my broken ankle heal faster?

Accepted Answer

Follow instructions: Time will heal....(make sure your vitamin d levels are within normal range.).

Question 8

how long is it supposed to it take for a broken ankle to heal?

Accepted Answer

6 to 12 weeks: Bone healing takes 6 to 12 weeks no matter what location.

Question 9

how can i get my broken ankle to heal faster other than doing nothing?

Accepted Answer

Stuff: Beyond rest and elevation, maintain optimum health and nutrition with the rest of your body and keep a positive outlook.  There are many things that can delay fracture healing, but nothing that will speed it up.

Of note, anti-inflammatory medication delays bone healing. This includes ibuprofen, aleve, (naproxen) nuprin and aspirin.  Don't take them constantly or your healing will be delayed.

Question 10

what happens when you leave a broken ankle untreated? will it heal by itself?

Accepted Answer

Painful ankle: The outcome of a broken ankle depends on the severity of the fracture and displacement of the ankle joint. A simple nondisplaced fracture may heal without any treatment but many other fractures required immobilization or surgery to prevent further pain, deformity, and arthritis.

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