I broke my tibia on Feb. 2nd. It was about 1 1/2 to 2 inches below my knee. The hospital inserted a steel rod and secured it with heavy screws in my knee and ankle (no cast). I can bear weight slightly, but I don't mess around on that count and don't bear weight on it
2007-03-16 11:45:38 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
It depends on the individual. If You are a fast heel-er 4 months.
If not try 6 months. Take it from a guy who fell off a bridge.
Just hang in there. A little patient, the time will pass and you
will be better off for waiting till it has heeled.
Hope this is helpful.
2007-03-16 12:53:15 · answer #1 · answered by benhogan7 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're looking at about 6 to 8 weeks healing time for the initial bone repair; it may take quite a lot longer than that before it feels "normal." Ask your doctor about putting weight on it; some weight may be good to encourage it to heal, but don't overdo so as to prevent deformation. Even surgical screws can only stand so much!
2007-03-16 11:54:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
4 to 5 weeks
2007-03-16 11:53:29 · answer #3 · answered by vraju m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I crushed both of those bones in a motorcycle accident and was laid up for about two months with a cast. still hurts but I can walk pretty good. Yes I still ride. No I wasn't wearing a helmet. If I was maybe I would not have busted my leg up.
2007-03-16 11:56:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
it takes 6-8 weeks for a bone to heal. In your case, since it is weight bearing bone, it may take longer to get to 100%.
Healing also depends on your age, smoker, overall health level, etc.
2007-03-16 11:50:40 · answer #5 · answered by drpsholder 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Figure about 4-6 weeks on average.
2007-03-16 12:26:50 · answer #6 · answered by emt_me911 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do you have a frame on it, it all depends how big the fracture is and whether you need the intervention of mechano or just a plaster cast, if its just a cast thats hopefully a good thing
2007-03-16 11:49:24 · answer #7 · answered by mpto 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i've heard this, and it might sound absurb, but it works, eat lots of jello its going to help for the bone to heal. i know, i told you it sounded wierd, but it works! (cause jello has lots of calcium, but you gotta it like like day and night, and for a long period of time) you don't have to believe me, but hey, it works, i heard it from a massage therapist. and the guy is veeeeeeeery experienced.
2007-03-16 14:18:30 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just broke mine and am walking in ten days. It hurts, but you need to acclimate to that.
2007-03-16 12:59:47 · answer #9 · answered by unknownsoldier1st 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋