A 43-year-old member asked:
can you tell me how long does it take to heal from a "spiral" fractured fibula (at ankle area)?
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Dr. Scott Ferry answered
19 years experience Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery
About 6 weeks : Typically about 6 weeks. This can take longer if you have diabetes, poor bone quality or smoke.
Answered on May 8, 2015
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Dr. Jason Armstrong answered
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Fracture: bone typically takes between 6-8 weeks to heal itself.
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Dr. Doug Mason answered
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Dr. Stephen Arbes answered
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