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How long do people usually wear casts for if they have a fractured ankle?
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Healing times vary: Healing rates may vary on various factors. In general bone may take 4-8 weeks to heal. You may be placed in a cast initially and then be asked to wear a rigid walking boot for the remainder of the healing process.
Answered 1/5/2020
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