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Can you fully recover from a Colles fracture?
Colles’ Fracture Outlook It might take 8 weeks or longer for your wrist to heal. More severe breaks may not fully mend for 6 months. You and your doctor will decide when you are fully recovered. Don’t rush back into your activity too soon.
How long does it take to heal from a Colles fracture?
How long does it take for a Colles fracture to heal? You’ll wear a cast for about six weeks. Healing time varies from individual to individual — it’s a shorter time for some patients and a longer time for others. It might be a year before your wrist is completely back to the way it was before the fracture.
Why is a Colles fracture so painful?
Your radius is the larger of the two main bones in your forearm. The distal part of the radius is the end near your wrist. When you have a Colles’ wrist fracture, the distal end breaks, which can cause your wrist to bend in an abnormal way. This injury is very painful.
What is a common surgical approach for Colles fracture?
Surgical options can include external fixation, internal fixation, percutaneous pinning, and bone substitutes. A fracture with mild angulation and displacement may require closed reduction. Significant angulation and deformity may require an open reduction and internal fixation or external fixation.
How long will I have pain after wrist surgery?
Depending on the type of wrist surgery you get done, your recovery can be anywhere from 4 – 12 weeks. Most patients are able to heal in about a month and can begin rehabilitation soon after. During the healing period, you should wear appropriate casts or braces as directed by your surgeon.
Is surgery necessary with Colles fracture?
If the bone is so displaced that it cannot heal correctly, even if put in a cast, surgery will be necessary. The procedure most commonly used is called reduction. During the procedure, an incision is made to allow access to your broken bones. Your surgeon will then realign your bones and close the incision.
How long is recovery for wrist surgery?
What should I not do after wrist surgery?
During the healing period, you should wear appropriate casts or braces as directed by your surgeon. You should also refrain from overusing your wrist or moving it in ways your surgeon has told you not to. Doing so can cause further damage to the wrist, delaying your recovery.