A 32-year-old member asked:
How long does it take for a femur/hip fracture to heal?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Brian Chimentianswered
Sports Medicine 28 years experience
Fracture: Most bones with good blood supply that are capable of healing will mend within 6-8 weeks. Not all fractures heal easily though, which is influenced by location, displacement, age, health/nutritional status, smoking, etc.
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A 45-year-old member asked:
How long does it take for a hip fracture to heal?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Brian Chimentianswered
Sports Medicine 28 years experience
Fracture: Most bones with good blood supply that are capable of healing will mend within 6-8 weeks. Not all fractures heal easily though, which is influenced by location, displacement, age, health/nutritional status, smoking, etc.
4.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 43-year-old member asked:
How long does it take to heal from a hip fracture?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. John Goldmananswered
Rheumatology 56 years experience
6 weeks: In general hip fractures take six weeks to heal but it depends on the other clinical comorbidities and other medical problems.
5.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Last updated Feb 26, 2017
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