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How long does it take to recover from an elbow injury without surgery?
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It depends: It depends on the specific injury sustained.
Answered 2/1/2015
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Depends.: Depends on what the problem is. Only a matter of weeks if its something like tendinitis. Or, it can take months if there is something more serious going on with the joint.
Answered 2/1/2015
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