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How long does a hairline fracture in the ankle take to heal?
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Depends: Depends on how it is treated. Probably 6 weeks.
Answered 4/15/2019
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Hairline ankle fract: With appropriate care, 6 to 8 weeks is typical.
Answered 5/6/2019
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