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If nsaids were in my system approx 1 mth prior to ankle fx and 1st 2 weeks approx of fracture could that hold up the healing process and why?

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Dr. John Michalski answered

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Ankle fracture: Mixed evidence on this one. After fracture, some studies point to better bone healing by limited nsaids to only a few weeks.

Answered 4/27/2013

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Dr. Jeffrey Bowman answered

NSAIDs: Nsaid is given for inflammation and could cause tendon and ligament problems but should not slow bone healing.

Answered 5/6/2013

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A member asked:

If nsaids were in my system approx 1 mth prior to ankle fx and 1st 2 weeks approx of fracture could that hold up the healing process and why?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. John Michalski answered

Dr. Jeffrey Bowman answered

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