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What can i do to speed up recovery from a broken leg?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

? Acupuncture: In addition to the treatment regiment provided by your physician ask him or her about adding acupuncture to expedite healing.

Answered 9/28/2016

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