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How long is the recovery time for ankle surgery?

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Depends: Would need to know exactly what was done to give an estimate of healing. Would be best to talk to your surgeon.

Answered 3/28/2014

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Weeks to months. : It depends on the type of surgery. An ankle arthroscopy may only slow you down for a few weeks, an ankle fusion may take 6 months to a year. Talk to your surgeon about your specific situation.

Answered 5/17/2016

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Depends: On the type of surgery planed.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Payam Rafat answered

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Recovery time varies: Recover time will vary depending on many factors including age, general health of the patient, infection control, smoker or not, blood sugar control, the exact type of procedure, and post-operative and follow up care. Discuss it with your surgeon and get their opinion as to what they feel is a reasonable recovery time for you.

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