just wondering...
2007-11-07 13:54:18 · 9 answers · asked by d.r.e.a.m.e.r. 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
In the first week of medical school, doctors are taught that a fracture takes six weeks to heal.
So, if you ask a doctor how long something (like a cast) will take, they will give you one of two answers:
1. Six weeks
2. Ask me again in six weeks
=o)~~~
2007-11-07 17:57:40 · answer #1 · answered by Jason W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most broken bones require 6 weeks, however feet and ankles can take up to 8 weeks because you're not keeping them perfectly still (unless you're in a wheel chair you'll still be using it a bit even with a cast)
2007-11-07 21:56:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually just up to the base of the knee and it will stay on for 4 to 6 weeks unless they believe there will be any complications.
2007-11-07 21:57:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably 6-8 weeks.
2007-11-07 22:00:01 · answer #4 · answered by fdsergent 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
About 4 months or more, maybe a little less, depending on how badly you broke it.
2007-11-07 21:58:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
About two to three months!
2007-11-07 22:14:52 · answer #6 · answered by Pinyon 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think that its a couple months,
like 6
2007-11-07 21:56:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
forever lol..... like 6 weeks i think
2007-11-07 21:57:04 · answer #8 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to be more specific
2007-11-07 21:57:03 · answer #9 · answered by A 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋