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A member asked:
I have an ankle fracture, it requires surgery so they can put in a plate. how long will this surgery take?
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About 90 minutes: It actually depends on whether one or both bones are broken, or if it is more complicated fracture, which might take longer. As long as a good job is done, length of time it takes to do it, doesn't matter. I am sure you'll agree.
Answered 4/11/2013
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Lol: Should not take long. Surgery isn't based on time. There are a lot of factors like how bad and how old the break is, surgeon experience, your body type etc. As long as u trust your surgeon do not worry how long they take.
Answered 8/30/2013
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