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I got a small fracture on my index finger in my growth plate i am almost 15 when will i be good to go?
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4 to 6 weeks: Depending on complexity of the fracture, most will heal adequately within 6 weeks. Buddy taping with early rom allows for quicker functional recovery.
Answered 4/5/2013
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