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I had surgery 2 days ago and was wondering how long it would take my hand and arm to fully heal?
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6 weeks: I'm not exactly sure what type of surgery you had, but in general most wounds have healed and inflammation has resolved in 6 weeks.
Answered 1/6/2013
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