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Bone fracture repair - Recovery

After the Procedure:

Surgery often allows patients to regain movement and heal faster than nonsurgical treatment. Your long-term outlook depends on the severity of the fracture.

It is usually not necessary to remove an internal fixation device unless it causes problems.

Outlook (Prognosis):

The length of the hospital stay depends on the:

Condition of the blood and nerve supply
Condition of the bone
Presence of an infection
Presence of other injuries

Most fractures heal in 6 - 12 weeks. Children's bones heal rapidly, usually in 6 weeks.

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Fracture, forearm - X-ray

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Bone fracture repair - series

Reviewed last on: 7/17/2008
Andrew L Chen, MD, MS, Orthopedist, The Alpine Clinic, Littleton, NH. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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