A 32-year-old member asked:
Can someone tell me how long will a fractured bone on the hand take to heal?
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Dr. Jeffrey Wintanswered
Hand Surgery 37 years experience
Typically : An adult takes 6-8 weeks for a bone to heal. Often for a nondisplaced finger fracture after three weeks one can begin range of motion if pain is minimal even tho it is not fully healed. Wrist fractures take longer generally. These are just loose recommendations as treatment needs to be monitored and supervised.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
How long does a fractured bone on the hand take to heal?
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Dr. Eon Shinanswered
Hand Surgery 22 years experience
6 weeks: It usually takes a hand fracture 6-8 weeks to heal and another 4 weeks for bones to remodel and regain their native strength. However, exercises can be started as early as 3-4 weeks following an injury to maintain hand flexibility.
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Last updated May 16, 2016
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