My dad was just in a car accident he broke his sternum,he is 64 how long for rec!


Question: My dad was just in a car accident he broke his sternum,he is 64 how long for recovery time
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I hope your dad is alright by now!. Broken bone's healing time depends on the age of the person, type of fracture, and existing health status!. At his age, presence of osteoporosis may lengthen the healing process!. Normally, it will take about 2-3 months for it to heal!. Take good care of your dad there!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

They cut down the middle of my sternum with a bone saw after they cutaway the flesh then put wire around it to hold it together after the op and its been no problem to me!.
I don't think they will bother about your Dads sternum too much and because the drug of choice in the painkilling department for sternums is pannadol I think your 64 yr old Dad will be back on his feet and going home quick!. The sternum holds the ribs and protects the lungs and hart it moves up and down a lot so its a grin and bear it injury!. Morphine slows down breathing so its just not given!. If he has some bad protrusions they may cut them out and throw away a few bits of rib but if they can do nothing that will be the best result!. It hurts for a couple of weeks then it hurts every now and then!. Its got to keep moving so it may keep hurting when a cold wind blows!. I had my op 5 years ago and its not sore anymore but some times it gets itchy!.

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The sternum heals like most other bones!. If he takes it easy, he should be ok and back to normal in about 8 weeks!. Bruising the heart underneath is a greater concern!. If his heart is ok, then the worst has passed!.

Good luck, hope this helps! : )Www@Answer-Health@Com

generally 6-8 weeks for a broken sternum depending on the fracture!. hope he gets better Www@Answer-Health@Com

No lifting for 8 weeks!.Www@Answer-Health@Com





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