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What is the recovery, rehab and healing time after an or if trimalleolar surgery?
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6-12 weeks: After fixation of an ankle fracture, the bones usually heal in about 6-8 weeks, but that time can vary, and can be longer particularly in smokers. The rehab for an ankle fracture is usually on the order of 3 months. That time is variable as well, as I have seen patients recover more quickly and more slowly than 3 months, but that is a good estimate.
Answered 1/30/2015
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Recovery : Typical post op recovery is 6-8 weeks non weight bearing followed by 4-8 weeks of rehab.
Answered 4/24/2015
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