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My 46 year old mother has a bone chip in her arm how long does this take to heal in people with osteoporosis?
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Let me help you: It take about 4-6 weeks. I hope she will be okay. Thanks.
Answered 11/26/2013
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??: What part of the arm? Generally a bone chip is not serious. Osteoporosis would not affect healing.
Answered 12/20/2012
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