It usually takes about 6 weeks to walk on the ground after an ankle fracture, but the exact time may vary slightly depending on the degree of fracture injury, care, and individual factors of the patient. Ankle fracture is one of the common fractures in orthopedics, mostly caused by violent factors or trauma to the bones and ligaments and tendons of the ankle joint. In the early stage, the fracture site is in an unstable state, so strict braking is required and no weight-bearing walking is allowed to cause the fracture not to heal. At this time, anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs are needed, and the main purpose is to rest until the fracture is completely healed. Usually the ankle fracture can be stabilized in 6-7 weeks, and the patient can try to walk with crutches, after which the fracture site will be gradually restored to stability and can walk without crutches in about 1-2 weeks. In conclusion, patients with ankle fractures need to consult an orthopedic surgeon in a timely manner, strictly follow medical advice and recover gradually. At the same time, it is important to pay attention to nutritional supplementation and eat more food rich in protein and vitamins.