6-12 weeks
Without surgery, your ankle will be placed in a cast or splint for 4 to 8 weeks. 1  The length of time you must wear a cast or splint depends on the type of fracture you have. 2  Your cast or splint may be changed more than once, as your swelling goes down. It takes about 6-8 weeks to heal, depending on the type of injury sustained. (Keep the finger as still as you can !!!!) When broken place the hand in ice cold water for … about 5 min.s then take it and wrap the whole hand in a soft wrap (anything that is a soft colth) . I broke my ankle 8 weeks ago, was in a cast for only 2 weeks and then non weight bearing for a further 4 weeks. I have a plate and 9 pins. Last week I started seeing the physio and also started walking around with both feet on the ground! Sometimes in the house I only use 1 crutch. Recovering. It takes about six to 12 weeks for a broken ankle to heal, but it may take longer to regain full movement and return to all of your normal activities. Swelling can sometimes take a few years to improve. Ask friends or family to go shopping for you, as you won't be able to do this yourself. Lisa Vickers MD, an orthopedic surgeon at the TriHealth Orthopedic and Spine Institute, answers a Local 12 viewer question about how long it takes to recover from Open Reduction Internal Fixation (ORIF) surgery. It takes at least 6 weeks for the broken bones to heal. It may take longer for the involved ligaments and tendons to heal. As mentioned above, your doctor will most likely monitor the bone healing with repeated x-rays. This is typically done more often during the first 6 weeks if surgery is not chosen. Introduction. A broken or fractured ankle is a relatively common injury, often caused by twisting the ankle, a fall, or a sporting accident. It may be treated with a cast or surgery and usually takes between six and 12 weeks to heal.
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