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Bone healing
My daughter had slipped and her femor bone fractured...she is under plaster in last 25 days...how much time is taken to healing that type of fractured..
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In children, bone unites early than adults.
Union is expected around 4 weeks after which the plaster can be removed.
Following plaster removal, it would be a wise idea to keep her in rest for 1-2 weeks.
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6 weeks maximum unless there is non union
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