Question 1

what is the amount of time it takes to heal a fractured bone?

Accepted Answer

6 to 8 weeks: For a healthy individual, bone normally takes 6-8 weeks to heal.  If the break was severe and resulted in gapping of the fracture segments, it may take longer to bridge the gap.

Question 2

how much time does a triquetral bone take to heal in kids?

Accepted Answer

Hope this helps: The treatment of carpal fractures aims to restore pain-free motion of the wrist and reduce the patient’s risk of developing osteoarthritis of the carpal bones. Most stable, non-displaced fractures of carpal bones are treated with casting for 6-8 wks. Most isolated carpal fractures (except the scaphoid, which has a more tenuous blood supply) heal uneventfully. Kids typically heal faster than adults

Question 3

how much time it takes for the pubic bone(slight break) to heal itself without undergoing an operation  ? what r the foods preferable for that ?

Accepted Answer

?: You are kind of young for such a fracture 
? How idi it happen ?

Most pubic bone fractures are treated nonsurgically   take vit d to help healing 
as far as foods it is easier to do with supplements or reasonable sun exposure 

get a vit d level to make sure it is adequate.

Question 4

how much time does it take for a wrist bone to heal?

Accepted Answer

Depends on the bone: Average time is 6-8 weeks except scaphoid fracture which can take  6-20 weeks

Question 5

what is the recovery time after the metal plate is removed from 5th metcarpal bone?
how long does it take to heal completely after the metal plate is removed from 5th metacarpal bone?

Accepted Answer

Metal/fracture/digit: Usually 6 weeks to 3 months. Best to ask the surgeon who inserted the plate....

Question 6

do cracked bone in the lower vertebrae heal completely by themself over time like other parts heal themselves over time? if it does, how long for that

Accepted Answer

Cracked vertebra : At your younger age you may be talking about spondylolysis of the pars. Not all of these "injuries" heal completely & may lead to spondylolisthesis. See an ortho doc.

Question 7

hello
i broke my left radius and ulna about a week ago. how long do you think it would take to heal and does breaking multiple bones make your recovery time longer than usual.

Accepted Answer

4-6 weeks: Unless you have an underlying condition or the bones are out of line and haven't been realigned post your injury if needed then shouldn't affect healing time - this is where careful followup and fracture clinic attendance will help spot issues if they develop so reduce the chance of this happening.  If specific concerns best to return to the doctor/clinic that originally treated you

Question 8

how much time does it take for a cracked shin bone to heal?

Accepted Answer

3-6 wks: depends on the nature of the fracture.

Question 9

should i be concerned if my broken collar bone is taking a long time to heal?

Accepted Answer

What is long time ?: Most of the clavicle ( collar bone )  will heal  , with alignment  will form a big callous will eventually molds itself, you should see your orthopedic surgeon and find out the reason for delayed healing.

Question 10

what is  subchondral edamatous contusion? is it a bone bruise? how do fix it? does it take time to heal?

Accepted Answer

Bone bruise: Subchondral edema seen on MRI represent swelling within the bone which can result from injury.   A bone bruise is a good way of thinking about it if associated w injury.  Time depends on severity of injury.  Symptoms resolve before MRI is normal generally.

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How much time it takes for the pubic bone(slight break) to heal itself without undergoing an operation ? what r the foods preferable for that ?

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How much time does it take for a wrist bone to heal?

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What is the recovery time after the metal plate is removed from 5th metcarpal bone? how long does it take to heal completely after the metal plate is removed from 5th metacarpal bone?

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Do cracked bone in the lower vertebrae heal completely by themself over time like other parts heal themselves over time? if it does, how long for that

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Hello i broke my left radius and ulna about a week ago. how long do you think it would take to heal and does breaking multiple bones make your recovery time longer than usual.

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How much time does it take for a cracked shin bone to heal?

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Should i be concerned if my broken collar bone is taking a long time to heal?

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What is subchondral edamatous contusion? is it a bone bruise? how do fix it? does it take time to heal?

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