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A member asked:
I am 73 and tripped and had two hairline fractures in my right ankle. the cast was removed after six weeks but i still feel discomfort. how long more?
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6 weeks: Fractures take about 6 -8 weeks to heal, but it may be about another 6 weeks until you feel like you have fully recovered. Hang in there!
Answered 11/2/2019
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