How long does it take to recover from a broken elbow?

How long is the recovery from an elbow fracture? Any fracture takes about six weeks to heal. This is true whether you have surgery or just a splint. Some factors make healing slow down, like smoking or bad circulation. read more

Dr. Ki-Hon Lin Dr. Lin Weeks to months: This can be a tough injury to recover from, mainly due to the work/time required to regain strength and range of motion. read more

Generally speaking, a fracture will take about six or seven weeks to heal. Whether you have gone through surgery or gotten a simple splint, this amount of time is usually enough for your bones to heal and for you to start using your elbow normally. read more