Dr.Artis was so amazing. After going to two other podiatrists who gave me no support or hope, Dr. artis made me feel like there can be change for me. She was so patient, kind and informative. I’m actually excited to go back and get my results.
A broken ankle typically takes six to twelve weeks for the bone to achieve initial healing — but full functional recovery, including return to normal walking, exercise, and sport, often takes three to six months depending on fracture severity and treatment type. Stable, non-displaced fractures managed conservatively in a walking boot generally allow protected weight-bearing within one to two weeks and return to normal footwear by six to eight weeks. Surgically repaired fractures involving multiple bones or significant displacement require longer non-weight-bearing periods — typically four to six weeks — followed by progressive loading through physical therapy. At Healthy Feet Podiatry, our NYC ankle fracture specialists provide a detailed, stage-by-stage recovery timeline at your initial visit, updated with each follow-up X-ray to reflect your actual healing progress rather than a static estimate.
Several factors significantly influence how quickly a broken ankle heals: fracture complexity and displacement, quality of initial reduction and immobilization, patient age and bone health, nutritional status (adequate calcium, vitamin D, and protein are critical for bone healing), smoking status (smokers heal bone significantly more slowly), and adherence to weight-bearing restrictions. At Healthy Feet Podiatry, we proactively address every modifiable factor — providing nutritional guidance for bone healing, monitoring immobilization compliance, performing serial X-rays to track callus formation, and introducing physical therapy at the optimal window to rebuild ankle strength and proprioception. We do not simply put patients in a boot and ask them to return in six weeks — active management throughout the healing process produces faster, stronger outcomes.
Healthy Feet Podiatry’s NYC ankle fracture specialists combine accurate staging, proactive healing optimization, and structured rehabilitation to get patients back on their feet faster than passive management alone. We serve patients across all five boroughs from our Manhattan locations, with regular follow-up scheduling designed to keep your recovery on track at every milestone. Whether you’re a student trying to get back to campus, a professional who can’t afford extended time off work, or an athlete with a race or season on the line, we build your recovery plan around your life — and we give you the honest timeline you need to plan effectively. Your broken ankle will heal. Our job is to make sure it heals as quickly and completely as possible.
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Dr.Artis was so amazing. After going to two other podiatrists who gave me no support or hope, Dr. artis made me feel like there can be change for me. She was so patient, kind and informative. I’m actually excited to go back and get my results.
Everyone was super friendly. Doctor Rick’s explained everything thoroughly.
Dr Bell was incredibly thorough and personable. Gave me great information and useful information for my next steps. A great experience!
“Fast, professional, and very clean office. I was checked in and seen within 10 minutes of my scheduled time. Dr. Ricks was straight to the point but thorough. The front desk staff was also incredibly helpful.
All of the staff are super welcoming and professional! Bianca took excellent care in getting my X-rays. Dr. Ricks was thorough in explaining my diagnosis and next steps. Highly recommended!!
Well before I came in today to see Dr. Ricks my foot in pain was 9/10 and now I feel good 🙏🏿🤩 thanks
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Dr. Farah Alani is a New York City foot and ankle surgeon at To Healthy Feet Podiatry, a boutique podiatry practice located in the heart…
Dr. Alison Bell was born in Manhattan and is a Public Health graduate of Charles R. Drew University. She obtained her medical degree from Kent…
Dr. Roxann Clarke is a graduate of Hampton University in Virginia, where she obtained her Bachelor of Science in Biology and her Master of Science…
Dr. Ricks is a board-certified fellowship-trained podiatric surgeon committed to delivering top-tier foot and ankle care. From New Jersey, she a Bachelor’s in…
As the Chief Operating Officer of To Healthy Feet Podiatry, Tiffany provides leadership to ensure all administrative are producing optimal results. Dr….
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