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What is the recovery time for a sprain?
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Depends: Mild or grade 1 sprains typically heal in 1-2weeks grade 2 or moderate sprains take about 4weeks to heal a grade 3 sprain which is a complete ligament tear can take 6-8 weeks to heal and might require surgery.
Answered 9/30/2013
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10 - 14 days: Typically sprains and strains recover in 10 - 14 days.
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