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A member asked:
How long would it take for a hairline fracture in the malleolus to heal? and would it be possible for me to play basketball in 2 weeks?
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At least 6 weeks: Fractures typically take at least 6 weeks to heal. I personally would keep you out of basketball for 10 - 12 weeks, depending on x-ray findings.
Answered 5/15/2015
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