I had a medial malleolus fracture 2 weeks ago and my doctor told me i need screws. how long will it take for me to walk painless without crutches?

6 weeks: Generally fractures take 6 weeks to heal, normally you are kepy non weight bearing until the fractures are healed.

Ankle: Healing time is usually 6-8 weeks but to give a specific answer is difficult because everyone heals a different rate. I tell my patients expect many months before " feeling normal".

Varies: It varies somewhat based upon the individual, but most of the time the fracture will heal in 6-8 weeks allowing full weight bearing. A full recovery with no pain or limp is about the 12week assuming you have a good result. Stay away frm nicotine and antiinflammatories, both of which can delay bone healing. Thank you for the question.