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How long will it take to heal a broken shoulder blade?
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6-10 weeks: Scapula (shoulder blade) fractures generally heal in the 6-10 week time frame. Fortunately, most scapula fractures do not require surgery, and the function of your shoulder should be excellent once it heals.
Answered 7/11/2017
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Short time: The scapula is blessed with good blood supply and with this comes faster haling. They start to improve rapidly by 2 wks, and ur able 2 start gentle use early. Many times the more fracture lines the faster they heal.
Answered 8/12/2019
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