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What to do if i just had leg surgery, how long is it to build back bone density?
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6 weeks for healing: You had leg surgery. You want to know how long to heal. 6-8 weeks will have the maximum deposit of collagen to the skin or scar. The bone gets tacky in 7 days after surgery but still takes 6-8 weeks to heal. The body continues to remodel over time. Eat well focus on breathing and exercise when you can. Be well.
Answered 9/21/2013
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