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Our son fractured his mastoid cell line from a hockey puck. had ct scan, all vitals were good. trauma with swelling vack of ear. how long is recovery ?

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Fractured mastoid: Likely 8-12 weeks. Be sure to ask his ENT specialist when it is safe to return to sports. All the best. Sorry about his injury.

Dr Saghafi and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 2/5/2015

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