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How long does a fractured vertebrate take to heal?

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6 weeks- 3 months: The patients should be improving by 6 weeks. If not, then surgery (vertebral augmentation) can be very helpful. http://www.dfineinc.com/patients/index.html.

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Answered 7/16/2019

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Average time for an: Adult is 11 weeks.

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3 months: The average time needed for a vertebral compression fracture to heal is 3 months.

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