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How long will it take for a broken thumb to heal?
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3 weeks: Small bones of the thumb take 3 weeks to heal.
Answered 1/9/2019
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6 weeks: But will take several more weeks for range of motion to improve after the fracture heals.
Answered 1/9/2019
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