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How long does it take to recover from orif ?

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See below: It really depends upon the bone, that age of the patient, and the severity of the break. For more severe breaks (like the kid from louisville), that can take the better part of a year. Others can be better in 3 to 6 months.

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Answered 8/3/2017

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