Is it normal for a fracture to be visible on x-ray after 50 days?

Doc On The Run Podcast
3 de março de 2025 6min

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Hussein asked me an interesting question. He said, 

“I fractured my tibia and fibula. Is it normal after 50 days the fracture is still visible under x-ray, but I am walking with crutches and putting partial weight bearing without any pain or discomfort? My treatment was with a fiberglass cast without any surgery since the bones were not displaced.”

Is it normal for a fracture to be visible on my x-ray after 50 days? 

Well, that is a great question and that is what we're talking about today on the Doc On The Run Podcast. 

Is it normal for a fracture to be visible on x-ray after 50 days?