How long can you walk after removing the plate from the ankle bone, the specific time needs to depend on the healing situation, usually you can gradually get out of bed 2 weeks after the operation, some patients need more time.
After removing the plate from the ankle bone, due to the removal of the plate and screws, stress masking and nail holes in the bone, the hardness and strength of the bone is not yet able to reach the strength of weight-bearing walking, premature walking may cause re-fracture. In addition, it usually takes about 2 weeks for the incision of the surgery to heal, and walking too early may lead to wound disintegration, infection, and abnormal bleeding.
Therefore, it is not recommended to get out of bed in the early stage after the surgery, but you can gradually get out of bed in 2 weeks after the surgery. It is recommended to go to the hospital for further treatment when symptoms such as pain and swelling occur.