How long it takes to recover from lateral talar fracture depends on the healing condition of the patient. Generally speaking, it takes about 3 months to recover basically and the patient can walk normally, but it may take 1~2 years to recover completely.
Lateral talar fracture is divided into simple fracture, articular fracture, and fracture of the articular surface under the exostosis, the clinical symptoms are ankle pain, swelling, and activity limitation, early recommended to stay in bed, too early to go down to the ground may cause talar necrosis and deformity of the healing.
Therefore, generally speaking, it takes 3 months for the bone scabs to form and have some stability before you can gradually walk with weight bearing, but it may take 1~2 years for full recovery.
Patients with lateral talar fracture are recommended to go to the hospital in time, complete the relevant examination, clarify the degree of injury and then carry out regular treatment as soon as possible.