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How long does it take for a femur/hip fracture to heal?
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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.
Answered 2/26/2017
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