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I broke my upper arm near to my elbow 24 days ago its a big fracture so i had a surgery and got 2 plates in. so how long does it take to heal. ?
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Awhile: Takes 8-12 weeks min. Depends on xrays healing too.
Answered 9/9/2012
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6-8 wks for the bone: This is a difficult fracture to treat. With rigid fixation and compression, the fracture should heal within 6-8 weeks. Usually motion is begun during the fracture healing process, with loss of extension being common. Expect full healing to take 6 months or more.
Answered 12/12/2018
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