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Fracture in Tibial
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My son fall done from bed yesterday and he got fracture in his leg. Went to Dr they said can be recover with plaster. Just wanna know sir how long it take for recovery. I am very scared because he was in pain whole night. I am attaching his X-ray, please help me with your guidance. I would be very thankful to you.
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A light padded above knee cast/spica.. For 3 weeks will do the job..
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Don't worry it will heal in very less time, apply plaster and limb elevation the pain will go. And he will be fine.
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Your son has a fracture of the tibia but it will definitely heal in 3 weeks in a cast ( plaster). Take proper plaster care.
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