If a fracture of the ankle bone occurs, it is necessary to wait until the fracture has reached full clinical healing before walking on the ground. If treated properly, the patient will be able to start walking in about 6-8 weeks with normal bone growth. It is important to review the photographs before walking to see if the fracture is in good alignment, if there is any blurring of the fracture line or growth of the bone scab. It is also important to determine if there is any localized pressure or longitudinal tenderness, and if none of these are present then walking can begin. In children around 6 years of age, the bone’s ability to grow is double that of an adult, and in the case of children, they will be able to walk on the ground 3-4 weeks after the injury.