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How long does it take for a broken finger to heal?

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Depends: A simple fracture maybe a week with splinting. A fragmented break may take several weeks with surgery. Depends again on the type of break.

Answered 9/4/2014

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Dr. Jeffrey Wint answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

Finger fractures: heal generallly in the same time frame as any fracture in that the bone heals in 6-8 weeks. Associated issue may be one by then or persist depending upon the severity of the injury. WE often use the word "heal' to mean symptom free. That time frame may be 3 weeks to 4 months deepening upon the nature of the finger fracture . But the most general answer l 6-8 weeks. That does not mean disability!

Answered 3/2/2018

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

6-8 weeks: Most finger fractures heal by 6/8 weeks.

Answered 10/4/2014

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It depend what kind : Fracture you have it take from 6-12 weeks.

Answered 12/29/2022

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Dr. David Tuckman answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

6 -8 weeks: Finger fractures can take 6-8 weeks to heal but can be stiff and sore for many months.

Answered 1/9/2019

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