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What is the recovery time for a broken wrist?
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It depends...: The bone component of uncomplicated wrist fractures take an average of 6 weeks to heal. But although the bone may be healed at that point, the stiffness/swelling/discomfort may persist up to one year.
Answered 12/11/2017
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Recovery time varies: Recover time will vary depending on many factors including age, general health of the patient, infection control, smoker or not, blood sugar control, surgery or no surgery, the exact type of procedure, and post-operative and follow up care. Discuss it with your surgeon and get their opinion as to what they feel is a reasonable recovery time for you.
Answered 12/11/2017
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