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How long does surgery take for a torn oblique muscle?

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Dr. David Hettinger answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Time.....: We see questions like this all the time. Do you mean, how long is the surgery (from initial incision to skin closure), or how long is the recovery period?

Answered 6/19/2017

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