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What Is The Time For A Fracture To Heal?
Hi, my son is 11 years and was hit by a speedy bike while crossing road. He fractured his tibia / febula bone in his left leg. The doctor has put external metal pins since 6 weeks and also blocked his ankle. Can you please tell me what is the nornal healing time for this type of fracture.
Mon, 19 May 2014
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Thanks for your query.
After going through your suffering such fracture usually unie by 8-12 week time. Is he on metal pins or plaster please share along with the x-ray picture.
I hope this information will be helpful and I shall be glad to answer further.
Take care
Regards
Dr.chugh, Orthopaedic surgeon
Virtual clinic http://bit.ly/drmchugh
Thanks for your query.
After going through your suffering such fracture usually unie by 8-12 week time. Is he on metal pins or plaster please share along with the x-ray picture.
I hope this information will be helpful and I shall be glad to answer further.
Take care
Regards
Dr.chugh, Orthopaedic surgeon
Virtual clinic http://bit.ly/drmchugh
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