• How long do you wear a cast for a broken arm?

I wear a cast for a broken arm. It is very uncomfortable. How long do you wear a cast for a broken arm?

5 Answers

  • Orthopedist
  • Los Angeles, CA

Until your fracture heals.

  • Orthopedist
  • Tyler, TX

5-6 weeks

  • Orthopaedic Surgeon
  • Atlanta, GA

Usually 6 weeks

  • Orthopedist
  • Huntington, WV

6 weeks.

  • Orthopaedic Surgeon
  • Mesa, AZ

One wears a cast on a broken arm until the bone is healed. That is usually 6 or more weeks, but the doctor who places your cast should be able to give you a more accurate time frame.

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