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If you do, we’ll contact you by phone. Sometimes however, an avulsion fracture may be more severe. If you have significant pain or swelling that is not settling after 4 to 6 weeks, please call the Fracture Clinic to book a face to face appointment on 01872 253091. Please contact the Fracture Clinic on 01872 253091 if:
Recovery times. Most of the healing happens between 4 to 6 weeks after the fracture. It’s normal to have aches and discomfort beyond this. This often happens when you try activities you haven’t done for a while. It’s also normal for the area to be more sensitive for several months after the injury.
What fracture have I got? You have an avulsion fracture to your ankle, which is treated like a soft tissue injury (sprain) to your ankle. This can take around six months to heal and during this time, pain and swelling can be ongoing. Take painkillers, such as paracetamol and/or ibuprofen, as required.
An inappropriately managed avulsion fracture can lead to significant, long-term functional disability. Most fractures heal well, but following a strict immobilisation period normal arthrokinematics, strength of the lower extremity muscles, proprioception, and functional movement for chosen sport/activities need to be regained.
This leaflet explains the ongoing management of your injury. You have sustained an avulsion fracture to your ankle, which is treated like a soft tissue injury (sprain) to your ankle. This can take approximately 6 weeks to heal, although pain and swelling can be ongoing for 3 to 6 months.
Updated 23rd June 2021 Ankle - 013 Healing: This normally takes approximately 6 weeks to heal. Smoking will slow down your healing. We would advise that you stop smoking while your fracture heals. Talk to your GP or go to www.smokefree.nhs.uk for more information. Pain and swelling: Your ankle may be swollen and painful. Swelling is often worse at
General advice. Simple ankle fractures can take approximately six to twelve weeks to heal, although pain and swelling can be ongoing for three to six months. You may walk on the foot as comfort allows, unless your doctor states otherwise. You may find it easier to walk with crutches in the early stages.
