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All my midfoot bones are severely contused on mri and avulsion fracture my proximal navicular even after 8 wks. how much longer to heal? frustrated.

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Bone contusions: Bone contusions can take many months to fully resolve of symptoms. Bone fractures ordinarily take 6 weeks to heal.

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Answered 11/4/2016

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