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A female asked:
I recently had a total ankle replacement done (2.5 wks ago) and i was wondering if smoking small amounts of medical marijuana would hinder healing?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 50 years experience
May be: Smoking weed, even under the guise of "medical marijuana" is not a good idea for your body, especially your brain.
3.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Dr. Steven Sheskieranswered
Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery 40 years experience
Depends: If you have a medical condition that medical marijuana is prescribed for it is OK
Just make sure you follow the weight bearing status that you doctor has prescribed and be care not to get light headed and/or fall
3.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Last updated Sep 29, 2016
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