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A member asked:
How much time it will take to recover from ligament injury...here i observe the dislocation of bone and set right to its normal position...
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Several months: It can take as long for this type of injury to heal-- as long or longer tan a fracture. Rest is mandatory. Also see your physician or podiatrist for care.
Answered 4/24/2015
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