Does a fracture of the left ulna and radius constitute a disability?

Nov 03, 2025 Source: Cainiu Health

Dr. Chen Jian

Introduction

Fractures that are comminuted, open, or accompanied by neurovascular injury, and fail to fully recover after treatment, resulting in functional impairments such as restricted forearm rotation, significantly reduced hand grip strength, and limb deformity, leading to inability to perform previous work or normal self-care, meet the basic criteria for disability assessment. These cases may be classified into corresponding disability grades following evaluation by a professional institution.

Generally, a fracture of the left ulna and radius may be considered as a disability if it results in persistent limb functional impairment that affects normal daily activities and labor after healing. However, if the fracture heals well without any functional abnormalities, it does not constitute a disability. If there are concerns, early medical consultation is recommended. Detailed analysis is as follows:

If the fracture is comminuted, open, or accompanied by nerve or vascular injury, and full recovery is not achieved after treatment—resulting in functional impairments such as limited forearm rotation, significantly reduced hand grip strength, or limb deformity—leading to inability to perform previous work or normal self-care, such cases meet the basic criteria for disability assessment and may be classified into an appropriate disability等级 following evaluation by a professional institution.

If the fracture is mild, such as a simple closed fracture, and heals well with standard treatment, with complete recovery of forearm and hand function, no deformity, no limitation of motion, and no loss of strength, and if daily activities and work are unaffected, such cases do not meet the criteria for disability determination and are typically not classified as disabled.

Disability assessment must be conducted by accredited appraisal institutions according to uniform standards. After a fracture, active rehabilitation training should be undertaken to promote functional recovery. When applying for assessment, complete medical records should be prepared and submitted through the proper procedures to ensure an objective and fair outcome.

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