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How long it will take to remove wrist fracture splint?

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Dr. David Bloome answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

5 minutes: Removing a wrist splint should take less than 5 minutes.

Dr Sparacino and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/1/2012

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