After ankle fusion surgery, the plate is usually taken out in 1 to 2 years’ time. 1. After ankle fracture, it takes about 3 months for the fracture to heal, and you can gradually return to normal life after the radiographs are taken to make sure that the fracture is healed. The plate will not be taken out immediately after the fracture is healed, it will be taken out only after the ankle joint is restored to the normal strength and elasticity of the bone, which usually takes 1 to 2 years. Generally it takes 1 to 2 years. X-rays will be reviewed before removing the plate, and the plate can be removed if it heals well. 2. If the patient is older, or has osteoporosis and other diseases, the plate may be removed later, according to the specific analysis of bone healing. Avoid strenuous exercise immediately after the removal of the plate, and consume more calcium-containing food such as milk. How soon the plate should be removed after ankle fusion should be decided by the doctor based on the X-ray and physical examination results.