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How many weeks would one have to typically wear a cast for a leg fracture?

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6 weeks: Fractures take six weeks to heal, but there can be other issues involved. These can lengthen the healing. Casting depends on healing. Other issues concerning your general health, your medical , etc.

Answered 7/8/2012

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