Charles Martel. Charles Martel (Latin: Carolus Martellus) (ca. 688 â 22 October 741), called Charles the Hammer, was a Frankish military and political leader, who served as Mayor of the Palace under the Merovingian kings and ruled de facto during an interregnum (737â43) at the end of his life, using the title Duke and Prince of the Franks.
It takes about six to 12 weeks for a broken ankle to heal, but it may take longer to regain full movement and return to all of your normal activities. Swelling can sometimes take a few years to improve.
If the left ankle is broken, you can drive once you once you have stopped taking narcotics. For the right ankle, driving can be started at 4 to 6 weeks. No weight-bearing is permitted until 4 to 6 weeks. At 4 weeks, exercise activities are initiated in a swimming pool and on a bike.