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How Long Does It Take For The Bones To Heal After A Fracture?

hi.. I had a broke in tibia and febula in an accident, which was a compound fracture. an external iron nail was fixed for healing skin damages, and its been a month. now doctor says a,nail should be placed inside too. how long does it takes to heal bones ?
Mon, 29 Sep 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hi,

I have studied your case with diligence

Open wound may delay fracture healing.
This can be delayed healing may be due to poor bone stock or due to smoking/drinks
Fracture might be uniting if callus can be seen.

Fracture healing may take more than 3 months.
If you can send all your x ray reports I can help you better.

You can send your reports of x ray directly to me on
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-vaibhav-gandhi/63503

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care
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How Long Does It Take For The Bones To Heal After A Fracture?

Hi, I have studied your case with diligence Open wound may delay fracture healing. This can be delayed healing may be due to poor bone stock or due to smoking/drinks Fracture might be uniting if callus can be seen. Fracture healing may take more than 3 months. If you can send all your x ray reports I can help you better. You can send your reports of x ray directly to me on http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-vaibhav-gandhi/63503 Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care