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How long will the pain last for an untreated broken hip (fracture) for an elderly person?
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Weeks: If untreated, the pain from ahip fracture will last for several weeks until the bone heals nearly completely. Evan after healing, if the fracture healed in poor alignment, it can still cause pain with sitting, walking or standing.
Answered 12/28/2018
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