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I am 24 year old . i got ankle injury 14 months ago. it need ligament reconstruction surgery now. how long will it take me to recover after the surgery?

Q: i am 24 year old . i got ankle injury 14 months ago. it need ligament reconstruction surgery now. how long will it take me to recover after the surgery?

: Ask your orthopedic surgeon. Make sure you go for physical therapy after surgery. Lead a healthy style and at a young age you should recover soon.

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Dr. Robert Trager answered

Ask your orthopedic surgeon. Make sure you go for physical therapy after surgery. Lead a healthy style and at a young age you should recover soon.

Answered 2/15/2023

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Dr. Jeffrey Trantalis, DPM answered

Podiatrist trained in ankle surgery very competent Trained orthopedist in early 1980s how to do foot and ankle surgery in Seattle at Harborview Hospital. .

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 2/16/2023

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A member asked:

I am 24 year old . i got ankle injury 14 months ago. it need ligament reconstruction surgery now. how long will it take me to recover after the surgery?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

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