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How long to heal femur buckle fracture child?
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buckle fracture: Children heal faster than adults. Most buckle fracture are healed within 4-6 weeks. Talk with your orthopedic surgeon.
Answered 2/12/2016
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3-4 weeks in cast: Then 3-4 weeks out of cast before returning to full activity.
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