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What is the usual recovery time for a fractured fibula in the ankle?
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Fibula fracture: A standard fractured bone that is in place without major displacement takes 8 to 12 weeks to heal in a healthy person with proper immobilization. Smoking, diabetes, osteoporosis, and other chronic conditions can prolong or delay this healing. Premature mobilization or weight bearing on the extremity could also cause delayed or non healing.
Answered 2/24/2020
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6-8 weeks: Healing will depend on the treatment.
Answered 9/25/2012
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Depends: How bad the fracture is, if it was fixed surgically or placed in a cast. Many variables would have to be taken into account. Having said that it takes about 6-8 weeks for bone to heal. (under ideal conditions.).
Answered 11/4/2012
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Depends: How bad of a fracture, if surgically repaired or simply placed in a cast etc. So, there are variables that will determine the answer. Average bone healing is 6-8 weeks under ideal situations.
Answered 11/4/2012
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