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I fractured my pinky on the right hand. its the bone right under the nail bed. its been 6 weeks and no sign of healing has occurred. how much longer?
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Problem: There should be signs of healing by 6 weeks. Each injury and recovery are individual. Go back to the surgeon and ask, why?
Answered 7/16/2013
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6-8 weeks: Also depends on the type of fracture (were the two ends far apart, multiple pieces, was it put properly back in alignment), location (near a joint, at the tip), how you treated it (splint, cast, surgery) and comorbid problems (do you smoke, have any conditions that prevent bone healing).
Answered 9/10/2013
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Patience: Bone healing on x-ray can lag behind actual clinical healing. Most phalanx fractures heal within 8 weeks.
Answered 12/1/2014
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