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What is the average recovery time of an ac joint surgery?
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Depends...: Depending upon the severity of the injury, the skill of the sugeon, and the overall health of your body in general i would say 6-12 weeks.
Answered 10/11/2018
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Average is about 6 : Weeks to 8 weeks.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Recovery time varies: Recover time will vary depending on many factors including age, general health of the patient, infection control, smoker or not, blood sugar control, the exact type of procedure, and post-operative and follow up care. Discuss it with your surgeon and get their opinion as to what they feel is a reasonable recovery time for you.
Answered 11/18/2019
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