When will a broken ankle typically heal?
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When will a broken ankle typically heal?
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Dr. Eric Bluman
Orthopedic Surgery - Foot & Ankle
In brief:
Weeks to months
A broken ankle can take a variable amount of time to heal.
There are a number if things that factor into how long it will take. One of the most important is what type of ankle fracture you have.
In brief:
Weeks to months
A broken ankle can take a variable amount of time to heal.
There are a number if things that factor into how long it will take. One of the most important is what type of ankle fracture you have.
Dr. Eric Bluman
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Dr. Joel McClurg
Orthopedic Surgery
In brief:
6-8 weeks
While the bone usually heals in 6-8 weeks patients often continue to have symptoms beyond that time.
This is due to the soft tissue injury that also occurred at the time of the fracture.
In brief:
6-8 weeks
While the bone usually heals in 6-8 weeks patients often continue to have symptoms beyond that time.
This is due to the soft tissue injury that also occurred at the time of the fracture.
Dr. Joel McClurg
Thank
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