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Pattela and fibula fracture
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 .
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Above knee cast for 6 wk followed by physiotherapy.
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Healing will require 3 months at least
Cast for 6 wks
then Physiotherapy
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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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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia
Orthopedic surgeon
6 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Cast minimum 4-6 week
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Dr. Omkar J S
Orthopedic Surgeon
7 yrs exp
Pune
Cast for 6 weeks. Followed by physiotherapy exercises. Complete healing will continue till 3 months
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