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How long will it take for a hip hairline fracture to heal?
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6-12 weeks: Depending on the type of fracture, most of these injuries will require surgery. Afterward, it takes about six weeks for the bone to become structurally solid. It can take an extended period of time for all the muscles, ligaments and tendons involved to heal more fully.
Answered 7/5/2012
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6weeks: Nonweight bearing these are usually fix necause chance of displacement with wiegjt bearing displacement carries the risk of avascular necrosis disaster in young people.
Answered 8/24/2017
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