Recovery time for a fall on the anterior side of the ankle where it connects to the instep can take anywhere from a week to more than six months. Recovery time for a fall injury where the anterior side of the ankle meets the instep varies depending on the condition, and may take anywhere from a week to more than six months. For superficial injury or abrasion only, the recovery time is usually about one week. If there is a mild injury to the tendon, the recovery time may be about one month, and if there is a fracture or ligament tear that requires surgical repair, cast immobilization, and other active treatments, the recovery time is usually about three months. If nerve damage occurs as a result of a fall, the recovery time may be up to six months or more, as the nerves recover more slowly and require active rehabilitation exercises and treatments. Injuries to the anterior side of the ankle and dorsum of the foot joint should be promptly to the regular hospital, the doctor based on the symptoms, signs and auxiliary examination to determine the extent of the injury, in order to give the correct treatment for the injury in order to recover as soon as possible.