A member asked:

How long does a fractured bone on the hand take to heal?

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Dr. Eon Shin answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

6 weeks: It usually takes a hand fracture 6-8 weeks to heal and another 4 weeks for bones to remodel and regain their native strength. However, exercises can be started as early as 3-4 weeks following an injury to maintain hand flexibility.

Answered 8/20/2020

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Depends: Hand fractures can take anywhere from two to eight weeks to heal. This depends on your age (we heal faster when we are young), and the location and severity of the fracture.

Answered 8/11/2019

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