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I broke my ancle on july 4th ( open fracture ) i have internal fixation , how long till i lose my limp?
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It all depends: Daniel - it really depends on the extent of the fracture and how well the repair was done. As a general rule 4-6 months is a good time-line. Range of motion and gently strengthening will speed up the process some.
Answered 4/14/2015
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