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Femur fracture in kid
Hi Doctors,
My 8 months daughter fell from bed and got a femur fracture. Doctor has done casting but want to know how much time does it take to heal. I have attached x-ray for your reference. Please help by answering.
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Since he is child we can manage conservatively
Maintain in plaster
It will unite in 4-6 weeks
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Take X-ray after 4-6 weeks
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It takes 6-8 wks for fracture to heal.
Confim by xrays.
Don't make the vhild to bear weight.
Follow the advice of the doctor.
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3-4weeks
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Fractures in children take less time to heal. As your baby is 8 months old. It should heal in a month if you follow your doctor's advise properly
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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia
Orthopedic surgeon
4 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Before 1 month, it will heal
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Dr. Adithya M
Orthopedic surgeon
6 yrs exp
Bangalore
It may take 2-3 weeks to heal
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