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How Long Does Buckle Fracture Of The Radius Take To Heal?

my 12 year old has a buckle fracture of the radius. We want to know how soon she could realistically play volleyball. It will be 7 weeks this Friday, she is still in a splint. The PA-C who saw her this week says her x-rays are great and she is healing well.
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hi
thanks for the question
It would be of great help if I could see the x-ray
any with buckle fracture I am assuming that bone which is closure to wrist is affected
buckle fracture or torus fracture are impaction fracture basically where there is no displacement between the fragments.
If fracture is that and you told your child is 12 years old
then children tends to heal earlier then adults for bone injureies.
As you have told that already 7 weeks have passed, personally I feel it's much more time for splint.
in child 3-4 weeks of splint with gradually activities resumption helps in restoration of activities.
Please visit an orthopedic surgeon so that he can asses and guide you appropriately
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How Long Does Buckle Fracture Of The Radius Take To Heal?

hi thanks for the question It would be of great help if I could see the x-ray any with buckle fracture I am assuming that bone which is closure to wrist is affected buckle fracture or torus fracture are impaction fracture basically where there is no displacement between the fragments. If fracture is that and you told your child is 12 years old then children tends to heal earlier then adults for bone injureies. As you have told that already 7 weeks have passed, personally I feel it s much more time for splint. in child 3-4 weeks of splint with gradually activities resumption helps in restoration of activities. Please visit an orthopedic surgeon so that he can asses and guide you appropriately