What to Expect

You may be referred to an orthopedic (bone) doctor. Until that visit:

• You will need to keep your cast or splint on at all times and keep your foot raised as much as possible.
• Do not put any weight on your injured ankle or try to walk on it.

Without surgery, your ankle will be placed in a cast or splint for 4 - 8 weeks.

• The length of time you must wear a cast or splint depends on the type of fracture you have.
• Your cast or splint may be changed more than once, as your swelling goes down.
• Almost always, you will not be allowed to bear weight on your injured ankle at first.
• At some point, you will use a special walking boot as the healing progresses.

You will need to learn:

• How to use crutches
• How to take care of your cast or splint

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