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Ankle ligament tear, what is the recovery time?

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Dr. David Bloome answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

6-12 weeks: It really depends on which ligaments are injured and how badly they are torn. Many ankle ligament injuries heal nonoperatively while others require surgery for stabilization.

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Answered 12/21/2019

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