The internal fixation of the external ankle fracture can be removed approximately one year after surgery. After internal fixation surgery, the fracture of the external ankle needs to go through the following processes: the sutures of the surgical incision can be removed about 2 weeks after the surgery, moderate functional exercises of the ankle can be carried out 6-8 weeks after the surgery, and the fracture site can realize the initial healing about 3 months after the surgery. After the initial healing, the bone still needs to go through a series of recovery periods, such as the period of bone scab remodeling and shaping. During this period, the patient needs to strengthen the functional exercises. The internal fixation can be removed about one year after the operation when the affected area has fully recovered. The exact time of removing the internal fixation of ankle fracture is related to the patient’s own recovery, bone quality and other factors. It is recommended that patients listen to the advice of specialists and actively cooperate with doctors to carry out various therapeutic activities.