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A member asked:
I recently fractured my right femur. i had a titanium rod implanted. would smoking marijuana once a week slow down the healing process?
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Unknown: There has never been a study done on this Although not condoned and illegal, I doubt it would delay the healing process
Answered 7/10/2016
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