I am having lateral malleolus fraction and I am in 2nd week when my leg is in cast and this will continue for another two weeks including this. As I can do walk and it rarely pains even when I am resting it pains very less on till the ankle get not touched by anything Please tell how much time it takes to recover and what are the signs of recovery when I can find yes my ankle is fit now.

Ms. Kamalika BhattacharyaPhysiotherapist19yrs exp

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Patients with a fractured lateral malleolus usually make a full recovery with appropriate management (whether surgical or conservative). Return to activity or sport can usually take place in weeks to months and should be guided by the treating physiotherapist and specialist. In patients with severe injuries involving damage to other bones, soft tissue, nerves or blood vessels, recovery time may be significantly prolonged. In patients with only very minor fractures that are un-displaced (such as an avulsion fracture) return to sport can sometimes occur in as little as 6 weeks as guided by the treating physiotherapist.  

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