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Hello. i'm a front line police officer and have fractured both elbows. radial hairline fractures. how long should i have off work?

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Dr. Bradley Butkovich answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Hairline fractures: Typically heal over 6-8 weeks and the pain improves in 4 weeks or so. It may take you up to 6 weeks to be able to do the things you do on the front line. I usually let pain be your guide but overall I would suggest at least a month of light duty. God bless you and thank you for your service.

Answered 2/15/2017

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