Question 1

how long does it take for a wrist fracture to heal?

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8 weeks: In general, wrist fractures take about 6-8 weeks to heal. Most patients are allowed to resume full unrestricted activity after 3 months. However, not all wrist fractures are the same. More severe ones will take longer to heal, and patients with other medical conditions or who have poor bone density, may take longer as well.

Question 2

how long will it take for a wrist fracture to heal?

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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 3

how long does it take for a grade 1 wrist fracture to heal?

Accepted Answer

5-6 weeks: I hope you  mean undisplaced fracture.

Question 4

what is the amount of time it would take for an untreated wrist fracture to heal?

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6-8 weeks: Usual time for bone healing...

Question 5

what's the fastest way to heal a minor wrist fracture?

Accepted Answer

Wrist brace: Usually an over the counter wrist inmobilizer should suffice, need to have certain degree of stiffness is recomended.

Question 6

how long will take to heal a wrist fracture so i can lift weights in hs gym class?

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10-12 weeks: Most fractures of the forearm and wrist heal in about 6-8 weeks. It will likely be at least a month after that before weight lifting would be recommended.

Question 7

common wrist fracture. how long to heal?

Accepted Answer

Wrist fracture : Takes 6-8 weeks for most . A nondisplaced hairline fracture can take less and a scaphoid can take longer. After a fracture it still may take a month or two to fell less swollen and stiff even when radiologicallt healed. Overall i tell most that it is a 3-4 month process.

Question 8

how much time will a wrist fracture take to heal?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Most wrist fractures take 6-8 but some as scaphoid fractures take 4-5 months.

Question 9

how long will a compound wrist fracture take to heal?

Accepted Answer

Depends on Age: That depends on the age of the person.  Generally, the answer is about 8 weeks.  Less for children.  More for older patients.

Question 10

help please? how long will a wrist fracture take to heal?

Accepted Answer

Wrist fractures: Can heal bar ably depending upon which bone , how severe the injury and the health, age and associated condition of the region. A scaphoid can take 2-3 months but a radius only a few weeks to 8 weeks as a general response.

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