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Are there any studies on the effects of pot use and bone healing?

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Dr. Bradley Butkovich answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Yes: And much like smoking it inhibits or slows down the healing of bone.

Dr Lewis and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/5/2019

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