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How long will it take for a nerve block to wear off ?

By Anonymous December 11, 2018 - 8:36pm
 
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Hello Anon

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Nerve blocks wear off anywhere from 6-24 hours, depending on how much is used. For surgery on a finger joint, for example, it could be 6 hours. For a hip or knee, it could be up to 24 hours.
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Susan

December 12, 2018 - 5:35am
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