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How long does it usually take a radial head injury to heal?

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Dr. Eon Shin answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

6-8 weeks: Most fractures take 6-8 weeks to heal, and radial head fractures are no exception. If the radial head fracture is minimally displaced, treatment typically consists of sling use for 1-2 weeks followed by therapy exercises to regain elbow flexibility. For significantly displaced fractures, surgical intervention may be necessary.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Depends: If you don't need surgery then it is probably not a significant fracture and often we will let you use a sling and slowly resume activities as tolerated over several weeks. You really need an x-ray to determine best how to rehab this though.

Answered 7/11/2017

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