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How long does it take to recover from a broken wrist?
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12 weeks minimal: If minimally displaced or easily reduced, 6 weeks in a cast and 6 weeks of rehab. If displaced and slipping, then you should have surgery. Recovery is about 12 weeks after surgery.
Answered 12/28/2016
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