How long it takes for Broken Bones / Fractures to Heal

The following is a rough estimate to how long it will take for your poor broken bone to heal in a cast. Remember that if you smoke or drink alcohol heavy, or required surgical correction, these times may be longer.

Legs take so long to heal because they have to support the full weight of your body so they need to be pretty sturdy before you can start using 'em.

colin widger

30/6/2009 4:28 pm

I got an open fracture of tibia and fibula,and communited fracture of ankle.docs say ill be able to start physio in 6 to 10 weeks,i have an external fixator on for 4 weeks now and it should be removed in 2 weeks.

Carol Ridgley

19/6/2009 3:10 am

Whilst sheep shearing a Ewe stamped on my little toe and now it is broken. It is very sore and throbbing!! Some may say sheep are little fluffy things bellieve me they aint. They are 10 stones of writhing jumping meat and heavy bones with hard sharp hooves!!!!!

animefrecko

12/6/2009 3:34 am

omg!!! so i maybe experiencing pain even though i healed. and whats hilo?

Rick

11/6/2009 4:33 pm

I broke both bones in my left forearm, while operating a hilo at work. That was 10 years ago, I still experience pain in arm and fingers, when carrying something heavy with this arm.

animefrecko

5/6/2009 5:07 am

btw! it is lower arm.

animefrecko

5/6/2009 4:46 am

oh yeah forgot to add on the place i just broke on my left arm has 2 bones and both of them are broken. the Dr. said he puncture? gunshot? 2 tantanium into my left arm. How long will i take to heal? and will my left arm be like glaSS thats so fragile? I am active in sports like soccer. will i be able to kick football again?

animefrecko

5/6/2009 4:40 am

I dont know like the part of the body parts wel, so i will use the general terms. My left arm is like so useless fracture once and broke 1 time, just on may 08 i broke my left arm bone again. I want to ask if it is my left arm bone is brittle?

kygirl

15/5/2009 12:07 pm

22 day's ago I broke my elbow.The ER put a splint on my foot and my arm,.they set me appointment with a Dr and he said the only thing he could do was to put it in a boot or splint.he said it was in a place that it had to heal on it own,This worries me Has anyone ever heard of this?should I try seeing another Dr?I am set to have therapy on it

DS!

13/5/2009 5:46 pm

For normal bone healing the fracture site is actually stronger than before when fully healed. So the odds of it breaking the same again are slim. But in complex fractures e.g. osteoporosis, non-union e.t.c. there IS a risk of refracture

bol luak

12/5/2009 8:49 pm

i had a broken arm close to my wrist and i been told to keep the ccast on for 6 week how long would it take to heal and go back to my daily occupation

rubyrosa

12/5/2009 12:29 pm

Broke my wrist 6 months ago. Even though I was casted the bones healed without completely re-aligning. Regained much flexibility quickly and am still practicing my physical theraphy exercises. But only advanced quickly to a certain place and no more. Can't get complete flexibility back and there is pain in movement. Have regained most of my strength but sudden pain will cause me to drop heavier objects. I am not sure my wrist will ever be as it was.

Charles

11/5/2009 6:24 am

To PamRock
I broke my tib and fib in mid-january - had an operation (plate and 10 screws) and I was told I could walk without crutches a couple of weeks ago. now pretty moble but won't be back to running and stuff liek that for a couple of months.

Jacko

27/4/2009 12:49 pm

I was in accident Nov15 08,lower leg bad injured:fibula&tibia in pieces.Got surgery,plates,screws and an external fixator 5 months,now 2 weeks with glassfibre-cast.I'm off work to the end of august.It's not easy to say how long it will take for someone.But eating healthy,training and some extra vitamins are important.Keep on Rockin! shooter12@luukku.com

Frank

26/4/2009 10:50 pm

Pam: I broke my tibia dec2 2008 it's april 26 2009 i'm on a bone stimulater I was told after april 21 not to smoke so i quit i just hope it's not too late whatever you do don't smoke!!

darcy

26/4/2009 9:39 pm

i have broken my forearm playing football exactly 8 days ago and am still in pain. doc said was good break 'undisplaced' just wondering howlong to heal. Have practical exam in anoter 14days is that too early to take plaster off, cos its plastered up too my shoulder..

pam Rock

24/4/2009 6:47 am

I broke my tibia 2 wks ago. also broke the skin. Had surgery 2 wks ago. Had plate n screws put in What can I expect over next few wks and how long till it repairs

Whitney

22/4/2009 6:24 am

Thank you so much i broke my ankle and it's my senior year so i have a lot going on but now i feel reasured

Thomas Metivier

20/4/2009 7:28 am

While channel surfing I view a peice on a new discovery that claims to heal bones 60% faster. Can you tell me what it is? Tks.

Gaurav

19/4/2009 4:31 am

My fiance met with an accident and doctor diagnosed broken forearm humerus at 3 places with Radial Nerve entrapment.
Please advice how long my fiance will take to recover

sonia

18/4/2009 11:15 pm

my daughter is 11years old she broke her lower arm,in three places. What can expect when the cast comes off. What in the odds that it will break again. She is very active in sports. Im worried will she be the same afer the cast comes off or do I need to be super careful from now on?

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