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Just had a radius ulna surgery, how long to recover?
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2 - 3 months: Usually it takes 6-8 weeks for fractures to heal. Then you will need some time to rehab and restore strength and rom. Your surgeon can give you the best estimate.
Answered 11/20/2013
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