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How long will it take a broken back to heal?
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See below: Depends on what you mean by a "broken back". If you mean a fracture of one or more vertebrae, the recovery period can be as short as 3 months or as long as a year or even more. Pain from a vertebral fracture often improves after about 3 months but in some people can be persistent.
Answered 7/1/2017
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