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Recently operated 4 a humerus fracture & my arm was fractured in another 2 areas while inserting the rod. how long will my arm take 2 recover?

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Dr. Jeffrey Sider answered

Specializes in Sports Medicine

Hard to say: Without reviewing the xray, its hard to say if you sustained a further fracture while treating the humerus fracture it should heal over 6-8 weeks that would be a reasonable estimate based on the available info.

Answered 10/29/2012

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