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A broken patella can take up to eight weeks to mend depending on the type of break. If there are complications associated with the break or if the break is a compound fracture, this can take a little longer.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 9y agoIt can take up to 12 weeks for a fractured patella to completely heal. After 6 weeks cartilage will begin to form and hold the broken ends of the bone together.
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What is the preferred method of splinting a fractured patella?
Non displaced fractures of the patella are generally treated in a long leg brace in extension for 6 weeks and then gradual bending is allowed. Physical therapy is then started to rebuild atrophied muscles..
What is treatment for partial patella fracture?
functional brace for 6 weeks
How long does it take to heal a fractured ankle?
4-6 weeks
How long does it take a fractured head of fibula to recover?
About 4-6 weeks
How long with your foot be bruised if it is fractured?
Mine lasted about six to seven weeks.
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How long do you keep earrings in after they have pireced?
i would keep them in for at least 6 weeks when it heals completely, but i would move the earring itself around sometimes so it doesnt scab over the earring because then it huuuurts to take out again :D
How long will your pinky take to heal after a sprain?
It would be two weeks before it heals and if it is a really bad sprain it wounld take three weeks.
How long to heal a fractured leg?
You should be almost back to normal in about six weeks if you take care of it
What is the recovery period for guinea worm infection?
If the worm is completely removed, the wound heals in approximately two to four weeks. However, if a worm emerges from a sensitive area, such as the sole of a foot, or if several worms are involved, healing requires more time.
If you think you broke your knee how would you tell?
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When swimming is it necessary to wear your neck brace if you broke your neck 2 weeks before?
Yes it is. The brace is there to immobilize your neck until it heals. If the the brace is not compatible with swimming, you might consider not swimming until you've healed completely. This would be a good thing to talk to your doctor about, as I would guess you've been asked to reduce excercise until your cervical spine heals.
