You may walk on your own as long as it is comfortable for you, but we recommend that you use crutches for the first four weeks. You can resume driving once your boot has been removed and you are confident in your ability to handle your car safely. Most people are able to walk without pain or difficulty at six weeks. After four weeks, you can begin moving around more aggressively. By eight weeks, you should be able to walk for several hours without pain or difficulty. A bone graft will help your fracture heal faster and better, so consider this option if you continue to have pain after eight weeks. If you are interested in learning more about ankle fractures or other injuries of the ankle, please contact us at any time. We are here to help.