how long before a broken ankle heals
The severity of the fracture will directly impact recovery time. In general, a bone will require at least 6 weeks to heal. Five ligaments and a tendon help hold your ankle together, as well, and these can all be damaged during a fracture. Before your ankle is strong enough to bear weight and allow you to move around more or less as before, this tissue needs time to heal in addition to the bones. Ligaments and tendons often take longer to heal than the bones themselves. You can see how all of these parts connect in the diagram below.