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Pattela and fibula fracture

2025-07-31 13:16:08
I have a hairline fracture in fibula and pattela.. I am wearing cast since 12 days..how much time it will takes to heal...i will add reports also
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Above knee cast for 6 weeks followed by mobilisation and partial weight bearing ..complete weight bearing after 3 month .it will take 3 month to full unite .

Answered2025-08-04 16:59:48

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Above knee  cast for 6 wk followed by physiotherapy.

Answered2025-08-03 22:28:51

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Healing will require 3 months at least Cast for 6 wks then Physiotherapy Followups

Answered2025-08-02 18:15:14

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Cast needed for 6-8 wks Following which range of motion and strengthening exercises shuld be started And weight bearing as tolerated after getting repeat xray and as adviced by orrhopedician. It takes 6-12 weeks to show callus that is bridging bone in an x-ray. Remodelling of bone takes several years

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Cast minimum 4-6 week

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Cast for 6 weeks. Followed by physiotherapy exercises. Complete healing will continue till 3 months

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