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# closed fracture of tibia shaft & fibula neck & post op pulmonary thromoembolism, doi 26 dec 12, dos 29 dec 12, hw long it will take to heel & weigh?

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Depends : Depends on age and bone quality of patient it goes from 2 month to six month.

Dr Ihle and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/21/2013

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