# How long is the recovery period after ankle ligament reconstruction, and when can you walk or run normally again?

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**Category:** Orthopedics and Rehabilitation\
**Created:** [February 12, 2026, 2:26pm UTC](https://www.patients.community/t/how-long-is-the-recovery-period-after-ankle-ligament-reconstruction-and-when-can-you-walk-or-run-normally-again/10374 "2026-02-12T14:26:37Z")\
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**Author:** ![John](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/a3d4f5/32.png) [@John](https://www.patients.community/u/John)\
**Post date:** [February 12, 2026, 2:26pm UTC](https://www.patients.community/t/how-long-is-the-recovery-period-after-ankle-ligament-reconstruction-and-when-can-you-walk-or-run-normally-again/10374/1 "2026-02-12T14:26:37Z")

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What is the typical recovery timeline after ankle ligament reconstruction surgery? How long does it usually take before a patient can start walking normally, resume light activities, and eventually return to running or high-impact sports? Are there factors that can influence this recovery period?

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**Author:** ![Ruisun28](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/7cd45c/32.png) [@Ruisun28](https://www.patients.community/u/Ruisun28)\
**Post date:** [February 20, 2026, 8:43am UTC](https://www.patients.community/t/how-long-is-the-recovery-period-after-ankle-ligament-reconstruction-and-when-can-you-walk-or-run-normally-again/10374/2 "2026-02-20T08:43:38Z")

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Recovery after ankle ligament reconstruction usually takes 3–6 months for normal walking and light activities and 6–12 months for running or sports. Factors like age, rehab, and how severe the injury was matter a lot.