Question 1

how long will it take to heal a broken foot?

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Broken foot: Different bones in the foot may take different times for healing but in general approx. 6 wks. Toes approx. 4 wks. Metatarsals 6wks.Also it depends on how badly the bones are fractured.

Question 2

how can you heal a broken foot?

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Depends: It depends on the level and nature of the fracture. If it's a complicated fracture, it may need to be surgically repaired. If it is not, then one may be placed in a cast. Your orthopedic specialist should be able to give you a plan of action.

Question 3

when will a broken foot typically heal?

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Foot fracture: Depends on how traumatic the fracture is, which bones are broken, did the fracture fragments pierce the skin, are there complications such as infection?

Question 4

how long can it take a broken foot to heal?

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All depends : On which bone, how bad? Aligned or displaced? Simple fracture or comminuted (many pieces).

Question 5

can keeping a broken foot elevated help it heal?

Accepted Answer

It helps with pain: Keeping a broken foot elevated will reduce the degree of swelling and will take pressure off of it.  Those two aspects can help with healing.  Your treating foot specialist should direct you on this more specifically.

Question 6

how long should it take my broken foot to completely heal?

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Depends: Bones generally take 4-6 weeks to heal. It depends on your nutritional status and how bad the break is and what you broke.

Question 7

how long does it take for the average broken foot to heal?

Accepted Answer

Broken foot: 4-6 weeks in general.

Question 8

is there anything i can do to help heal my broken foot faster?

Accepted Answer

How long?: How long have you had a broken foot?  Bones on average take 6-8 weeks to heal shorter if you are younger longer if you are older.  You should increase your calcium, vitamin d and vitamin c intake. That is what is needed to help with bone healing. But you have to give it time.

Question 9

how long does it usually take for a broken foot to heal enough so i can walk?

Accepted Answer

Broken foot : Depends on the type of fracture and location but typical 6 weeks.

Question 10

it's been 3 months and x-rays show my foot is still broken. will my broken foot ever heal if i don't see a doc?

Accepted Answer

It may or may not: Sometimes bones do not heal.  This is called a non-union.

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