Ankle fracture external fixation removed 1~2 weeks can walk, but different patients have different degree of recovery, the specific walking time varies from person to person.
Patients with ankle fracture without displacement can choose conservative treatment, the use of plaster or support for external fixation, usually about one month after the fracture can be removed from the external fixation, the basic time for fracture healing is about three months.
It is generally recommended to remove the internal fixation about one year after the fracture has healed. After removing the external fixation, it is usually necessary to rest for one to two weeks before walking, and the patient should also actively cooperate with the rehabilitation training.
After the removal of the external fixation of ankle fracture, it is necessary to carry out regular review, if there are any uncomfortable symptoms, it is recommended to consult a doctor for examination in time to prevent delays in the condition of the doctor to find out the cause of the disease, to choose the appropriate treatment, and pay attention to the fracture area to protect the site in the normal course of time.