How long it takes to heal a vertebral fracture?

Answer 1

Depends on what's fractured and where. Fractured little toes can heal in a month or so. Stress-bearing areas like knees and ankles can take over a year. The factors invovled are:

• Blood supply to the area
• Re-injury (by trauma or repeated stress)
• Surface area that must heal.
• Extent to which the damaged area can be reinforced or immobilized while healing.

I would imagine that a green-stick fracture would take longer to heal than a clean break as there is a lot more bone to heal.

Answer 2

I'm 14 and i currently have a spiral fracture on my right tibia. I have to have a heavy cast (knee height) for 2 weeks, then I should be getting a lighter one for another 4 weeks. The doctors have said that the bone should be knitted back together by 6-8 weeks, but it will take 3-6 months for it to be back to full strength. It is really frustrating, as I'm a very sporty person and the injury has stopped me doing everything i would normally like to do.

Answer 3

It can take well over 1 month for a spiral fracture to heal in the human hand. This is if there is no surgery needed but if surgery is needed, it can take several months to completely heal.

Answer 4

My husband recently had a ilizarov frame fitted after having a spiral fracture.How long does it usual take to heal.

Answer 5

This will depend on the severity and the rehabilitation management of the person. There is no telling of the exact number of months or weeks it could heal.