How long can tibia fracture splint fix dismantle

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If a simple tibial fracture, 6 to 8 weeks can remove the splint. If comminuted tibial fracture, it will take 7 to 10 weeks to remove the splint, tibial fracture is very common, and often combined with fibula fracture, because the tibial segment, especially the lower tibial blood supply is poor, fracture healing time is longer. Of course, fracture healing and the patient's age, injury degree, treatment effect and so on. Before removing the splint, you should go to the hospital to review the X-ray film first. After confirming that there is callus formation, you can remove the splint, and then start related functional exercise. The way of functional exercise is related to the specific fracture site. After the fracture, you should eat nutritious food. You can take bone-setting drugs orally to help the bone heal.

How long can tibia fracture splint fix dismantle



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