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How do i know if my broken foot is healing? are there any signs besides xrays? i don't have a dr only went to er 5 weeks ago. didn't see the ex rays
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Fracture: We can tell only with x-ray if bone is healed. Normally it takes 6-8 weeks. Hopefully you have been non weight bearing.
Answered 4/19/2019
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Broken Foot: There are a lot of variables which affect how quickly the fracture heals. Some depend on the patient's health status and others depend on the location of the fracture. Most fractures heal in 6-8 weeks, there are certain fractures that can take much longer period. Al x-rays are the only way to see if the fracture has healed completely but pain improvement is a good sign the fracture is improving.
Answered 11/16/2013
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