Patient's question:
My child has infantile paralysis and went to the hospital for an X-ray, where it was discovered that his right foot has a displaced fracture. After a period of treatment, he has now undergone surgery. How long does it take for a right foot displaced fracture caused by infantile paralysis to heal?Doctor's answer:
In your case, it should be similar to a regular fracture, with a complete recovery taking about three months. Initially, it should take around a year to fully heal and form scars. Polio is just an inflammation of nerves or muscles and does not interfere with the bones, so it will not hinder the complete recovery of a fracture. It's just that functional exercises may take a bit longer to recover. Wishing the patient a speedy and healthy recovery!