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How long does it take a fractured skull to heal?
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3-4 month: Most of the time that will be enough, if you have complications that is different.
Answered 3/17/2023
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Just time: Most skull fractures will heal in 3 months without any specific treatment. Some skull fractures that may require surgery include depressed fractures, fractures involving the frontal sinuses and compound skull fractures.
Answered 9/13/2017
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