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How long does it take for an acetabular fracture to heal. had surgery in feb. was non weight bearing for three months. i'm starting to give up on life?

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Dr. Gary Pess answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

Depends: It depends on the location and the severity. Followup radiological testing should help guide your healing.

Answered 9/20/2017

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It varies as to the : type of fracture and how it was repaired-but realize that it is healing -since the time of your surgery. With a period of non weighting bearing then usually progressing to partial and then full weight bearing based on your radiographs. Speak to your surgeon as to this timetable but you are more than half way there. Hopefully there will be no late arthritis development.

Answered 1/16/2015

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