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Tibial shaft fracture

2018-01-02 22:59:41
Hi, i wanna ask about tibia fracture.plz guide me about the treatment of leg bone fracture.and in what timings it can recoverd,what is the time period of the recovery of bone.what type of diet take?? and how get fast recovery? is medicions are important for reducing pain? and kindly suggest some instruction about healing of bone in a short period?
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Depends on x-ray pattern. Ideally takes 3-4 weeks for union clinically. Radiologically consolidation happen by 6-8 weeks. Medications like identical K2 will help, although nothing much can be done to reduce that time.
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There is no short cut for fracture healing Recovery period depends upon type and severity of fracture usually it takes 2-3 months

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