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If i have a hairline fracture in my thumb. how long will it take to recover?
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3-6 weeks: A hairline fracture is a non- displaced injury of the bone and should heal completely within 3-6 weeks. The thumb will likely need to be immobilized in a splint.
Answered 10/4/2016
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