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Can you tell me if i do surgery on pigeon chest, how long will it take?

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Dr. Craig Carter answered

Specializes in Thoracic Surgery

6 weeks: The surgery is straightforward, with the recovery time being about 6-8 weeks. That is the normal time for a bone to heal.

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Answered 12/31/2014

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