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Could bones repair themselves after a fracture?
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Yes.: Depending on the type of fracture. Most can repair themselves if the fracture fragment(s) are in good proximity and well aligned. Healing takes 6-8 weeks.
Answered 4/14/2015
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Yes: Bones can heal themselves, it is just that in some fracture types they need a little help to achieve a good outcome.
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