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Is physical therapy necessary for body areas where bones were fractured but did not heal?

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Probably: Although, I am not sure what your problem is, i believe you need to have a definite plan worked out to resolve your problem. Physical therapy will probably be an essential part of this plan, however, the timing of it may differ depending on other factors. Talk to the physician who is treating you and ask him if physical therapy at this stage is right for you.

Answered 7/20/2012

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See below: Non healed fractures need to be seen by an orthopedist. They may need immobilization with a cast or even surgical fixation. In general we do not perform pt on a non healed fracture. Some fractures heal with deformities. Examples of this are compression fractures in the spine. These may require physical therapy to improve muscle strength and decrease pain.

Answered 12/16/2012

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