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I recently had a fasciotomy surgery. how do i speed up the healing process?
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Wound size?: This depends on the location and size of the wounds. In some cases skin grafting is appropriate. In others, a wound-vac device can speed healing. Your surgeon should be able to advise on this.
Answered 3/27/2014
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