• How long does an open fracture take to heal?

I had surgery for a wrist open fracture. How long does an open fracture take to heal?

2 Answers

  • Hand Surgeon
  • West Hatfield, MA

Recovery depends upon many factors.

  • Orthopedist
  • San Diego, CA

I cannot speak to the specifics of your case, but it often takes wrist bones 6-8 weeks to heal. Often open fractures (the bone poked out of the skin due to the injury) heal slower that closed fractures.

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