After ORIF surgery

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I am 1 month and a half after ORIF surgery. I spiral fractured my fibula and tibia pretty bad. 2 metal plates and 25 screws.

I was never put in a cast because of my incisions.About how long until i can walk without anything aiding me.? I feel like my ankel is always gonna look like a club foot?

TIA

CHRISTINE

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