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Wrist strain from lifting: how long does it take to fully heal?

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Dr. Ahmad M Hadied answered

4 weeks: If the x-ray is normal, if the x-ray was not it depend.

Answered 11/7/2012

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A member asked:

Wrist strain from lifting: how long does it take to fully heal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ahmad M Hadied answered

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