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Why has my broken hand not healed yet? how long is it supposed to take?
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Usually 6=-8 weeks: Most bones take 6-8 weeks to heal, but certain ones tend to take longer. There are also factors, like smoking, which can slow down healing even more.
Answered 2/5/2013
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Depends: It depends on which bone is fractured and how bad the injury was. Healing time for the hand and wrist can range from 5-16 weeks.
Answered 2/9/2017
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