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What is the recovery time for a dislocated shoulder?

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Variable.: At 29 anywhere bn 2-3 weeks and 3 months. Try rehab, but if it is unstable consider surgery.

Dr Rao and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/10/2013

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