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How Long Will A Buckle Fracture Take To Heal?
Hi, My 17 year old son got a buckle fracture from a sniwboarding in 1 January and was casted the next day. How long do they normally take to heal. He is trying yo pkay baseball again asap, but realizws it will likely be at least another week. Thank you
Tue, 1 Apr 2014
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Thanks for writing your query
After going through the brief description of yours. These type of fracture heals in 4-6 weeks time with similar time for consolidation.So, my advice would be go and enjoy sport’s but with all the necessary precaution that’s all.
Hope this information helps you.
Take care and I shall be glad to answer any further query.
Regards
Dr.chugh Orthopaedic surgeon
http://bit.ly/drmchugh
Thanks for writing your query
After going through the brief description of yours. These type of fracture heals in 4-6 weeks time with similar time for consolidation.So, my advice would be go and enjoy sport’s but with all the necessary precaution that’s all.
Hope this information helps you.
Take care and I shall be glad to answer any further query.
Regards
Dr.chugh Orthopaedic surgeon
http://bit.ly/drmchugh
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