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How Long Does It Take To Heal Broken Ribs?
How long does it take for rib 9, 10, 11 to heal completely? They are broken..seen at the wonderful Fondren Ortho group in houston, tx. but just wanted to know what you thought..they have not really said but we have to go back in few days? They were broke Jan.26.
Mon, 17 Jul 2017
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* Usually broken ribs heal within span of 8 - 12 weeks period .
this may vary with underlying factors of other co morbid conditions , host
immune response , activity levels and else .
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Wishing fine recovery
Regards dear take care
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query thoroughly .
* Usually broken ribs heal within span of 8 - 12 weeks period .
this may vary with underlying factors of other co morbid conditions , host
immune response , activity levels and else .
Hope to clarify your query
Welcome for further assistance
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.com & giving opportunity to assist
Wishing fine recovery
Regards dear take care
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