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I am six weeks into an ankle fracture got moved to a boot to help get me moving just wondering how long after i start walking should i start getting full movement in my ankle because its still kind of stiff and hard to walk
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Depending on which bones were broken and your personal rate of healing, the return to a full range of motion can take from 4 months to a year. Once you are out of the boot, your Dr will order physical therapy which will strengthen your surrounding muscles and ligaments and give you back an increasing amount of strength and movement.
Answered 4/29/2021
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