Removal of the nail holes for internal fixation of the ankle bone usually takes about two months to heal, but it takes about three months to achieve full bony healing. Because of the need for walking and weight-bearing in the lower extremities, a longer recovery time is required to achieve clinical healing and to meet the demands of safe living. Due to individual variability, the growth time of the bone defect varies to a certain extent, and it usually takes three months for the bone to return to its normal working strength. In daily life, patients can increase the intake of protein and calcium, such as meat, eggs, seafood, soy products, dairy products and other foods, to meet the calcium and protein requirements for bone growth, which has a more positive effect on the recovery of bone defects. After removing the internal fixation, patients need to pay attention to reduce the force to avoid excessive force leading to secondary injury, if there are symptoms of discomfort, they should go to the hospital in time for examination, to clarify the cause of the problem and take appropriate measures to avoid aggravating the discomfort and causing adverse effects.