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Howlong does take a non-displaced fracture of the fibula to heal?

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Dr. Brian Chimenti answered

Specializes in Sports Medicine

Distal fib fracture: Varies depending on age, health, smoking status, nutrition, displacement, etc. Average person the answer is about 6 wks, but then additional maturation of the fracture occurs with soft tissue healing and muscle strengthening.

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Answered 9/15/2014

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