2 months and 1 week ago i fractured and broke in half my tibia bone while playing soccer. The doctor's placed 4 long and quite thick needles in my bone. They where sticking out of my leg and where connected by this metal thing.It is supposed to hold my bone. Sorry i cant tell you what it is called because I live in a foraign country, it is mostly used for children anyway. Anyways today i went to the doctor and they took it off. Also, they put a cast on because i am going for a trip with my family. The doctor said its safer with a cast. My question is how much more will it take for my leg to recover fully so i could play sports again. I am 13 years old and i am 171 cm tall if that matters. Also everyday i ate a high dose of vitamin D and calcium and all this other crap for bones. Thanks for your help.
2007-12-18 08:16:14 · 9 answers · asked by kkacper9 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
The tibia bone heals very slowly when compared to other bones. It may take 3-4 and up to 6 months to heal. Since you're younger, it could take less time, but stay off it and listen to your doctors. If it doesn't heal quicker, then a bone stimulator can help. What they put on you was an external fixator which is that big metal thing around your leg. It takes time but you'll be back before you know. Hang in there!
2007-12-18 11:32:26 · answer #1 · answered by pengfoot 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Fractured Tibia Recovery
2017-01-02 05:20:20 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Broken Tibia Recovery Time
2016-10-04 13:21:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your bone will heal fairly fast. I know... that doesn't help. Most long bones heal very easily once the union is made. Stay off the leg as long as your doctor tells you to. If you go back and put weight on it too soon, you could have what is called a "non-union." Look it up on Google. I would expect your leg will heal fine within 8 weeks.
Good luck my friend.
2007-12-18 08:29:26 · answer #4 · answered by David in Madison 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. He will recover well and quickly too. But if you are worried then do not wait 1 week just see the "ortho doc" as soon as possible. I have not been able to open the X'Ray. Other then this observation you already have the advice of two other very Professional and good care givers.
2016-03-14 09:18:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow that's a long time. Only your doctor will know when it's safe to play sports again. Good Luck!
2007-12-18 08:24:14 · answer #6 · answered by doug4jets 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If is fractured bellow the knee around the ankle, about how long will take to heal?
2016-05-19 16:02:44 · answer #7 · answered by Elgin B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I would bet your (insert country of origin here) sucks even worse. Lighten up Francis!!!!
2015-08-28 07:54:40 · answer #8 · answered by Kyle Rollings 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your English sucks! It's WERE and you're from a FOREIGN country.
2013-12-22 03:13:59 · answer #9 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋