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How long does a broken bone take to heal in cast?
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It depends: Which bone broken? And young or old patient, it take between4 weeks up to 12 weeks. Good luck, thank you.
Answered 12/28/2022
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6 weeks is typical: Cast immobilization usually allows the vast majority of broken bones to heal uneventfully in about 6 weeks.
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