How long does a leg fracture take to heal?
Patient: my husband suffered D12 compression frature due to aminor car jerk. He is osteoartheritic 78 was active for 6 days before it was diagnosed. after a bed rest of 15 days with a help of hyper extension belt he performes the toilet fution with difficulty and eats normally if seated on a chair.It has been a month now.How long it will take to walk with out assistance.Now he has started walking with a walker. thanks Ragini Doctor: Hello,He is recovering from a D12 compression fracture or a spinal vertebra fracture. This fracture depending upon the severity of the fracture takes about 6 weeks to 12 weeks to completely heal. The mainstay of treatment is to avoid sudden jerky movements to spine and take rest till the fracture heals. Your doctor has already given you the hyper extension grace which will protect the fractured bone till it heals up. Usually within 10-12 weeks he can slowly walk without support depending upon the severity of the fracture. Just follow the doctors advise and he will be better in another 4 weeks.Wish him a speedy recovery. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.  Regards, Dr. Santosh S Jeevannavar, Orthopedic Surgeon