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I got screws after ankle surgery. when can i become active again/?
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When healed. : Bone typically takes 6-8 weeks to heal, and if you had screws placed, you're likely waiting on bone to heal before you can become active again. Check with your surgeon: your healing rate can be determined with a set of x-rays. You don't want to push your body too fast!
Answered 9/17/2017
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Depends on reason...: That the screws were placed. If they were placed to aid in the healing of a ligament it may take 12 weeks or more before your can progress to activity. Hard ware placed to aid in proper bone healing usually delay activity for a shorter time, typically around 6 weeks. These estimates are variable and depend on the location and character of the injury. Check with your orthopaedic surgeon.
Answered 6/6/2018
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