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My husband needs surgery on his hand and wants to wait a month because he needs to keep working. is it serious if he waits.?
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Depends: It depends on what is wrong with his hand to begin with. If it is a fracture, then yes, there could be serious complications from waiting. If it is something milder, it may not matter. He needs to discuss risks and benefits with the surgeon.
Answered 12/12/2012
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