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My bf having back and chest fracture. till how much time he cannot drive to long kilometres?

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Dr. Ki-Hon Lin answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Depends: Depending on the severity of the fractures, he may not be able to drive long distances for upwards of 6 -12 weeks, mainly because of the associated pain as well as the frequent turning/twisting that is required when driving.

Answered 3/24/2014

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