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A member asked:
Had thumb amputated at joint. how long does it take to heal?
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Thumb amputation: Generally speaking, about 6 weeks. Affected by immune status, soft tissue conditions or injury, diabetes, smoking, level of amputation, motivation, etc.
Answered 11/19/2020
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Not enough info: Are your stitches still in? What do you mean by heal?
Answered 3/19/2013
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