Question 1

how long does it take for a broken hand to recover?

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It varies...: Recovery from a broken hand depends on many factors: severity and location of the fracture, compliance with the prescribed form of immobilization (cast, splint), age of the patient and other negative healing factors such as the presence of diabetes or smoking. Metacarpal fractures are the most common type of hand fracture, and most heal in about 6 weeks.

Question 2

how long did it take you to recover after broken hand?

Accepted Answer

6-8 weeks: Is a typical bone healing time but for fractures that need reduction and or surgery while the bone is mechanically healed after 6-8 weeks i always tell patients that it is several month process and months later before the wrist and hand begin to feel more " normal". Much also depends on the severity if fracture as a simple nondisplaced hairline fracture is very different from one needing operative.

Question 3

how long does it take for a broken hand to heal?

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4-6 weeks: Bones in the hand and fingers usually heal enough to resume motion and strengthening in 4-6 weeks. The bone will continue to heal and strengthen for a year.

Question 4

how long does it take for a broken hand to heal in cast?

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Fracture: Varies depending on severity of fracture, displacement, age of patient, smoking status, etc.  In general, most fractures that are minimally displaced will heal in 6-8 wks.  Most displaced fractures can take longer and may not heal at all.  Surgery may be needed to approximate the ends of the bone if widely separated.

Question 5

how long does it take a broken hand bone to heal?  do you think 6 weeks is a good estimate?

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Yes, 6 weeks: Most fractures are healed by 6 weeks and you should be able to resume normal activities soon thereafter. Most fractures need to be stabilized with a cast or splint.  Post immobilization stiffness may require occupational therapy.

Question 6

how long does it take for broken hand bones to heal?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Depending on the bone it may take weeks to months.

Question 7

how long does it take for a child's hand fracture to regain full strength?

Accepted Answer

6-12 weeks: Fractures usually take about six weeks to heal. Even after the fracture is healed, patients - kids included - tend to favor the injured extremity for a while. That time varies from person to person and also depends to some degree on the severity of the injury. 6-12 weeks from the day of injury is a good estimate.

Question 8

how long will it take a broken hand to heal?

Accepted Answer

6 wks w/ proper care: Most fractures take approximately 6 weeks to heal assuming proper care. Hand fractures can lead to deformity and pain; be sure to get it properly evaluated and treated. See your doctor (family doctor, internist or orthopedic surgeon) for best results.

Question 9

how long would it take an old woman to heal from a broken hand?

Accepted Answer

An older person: Who is otherwise healthy heals fine. Average bone healing time is 6-8 weeks but a nondisplaced fracture may be allowed to move at a few weeks while a comminyed fracture may need longer.

Question 10

why has my broken hand not healed yet? how long is it supposed to take?

Accepted Answer

Usually 6=-8 weeks: Most bones take 6-8 weeks to heal, but certain ones tend to take longer.  There are also factors, like smoking, which can slow down healing even more.

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