Can I resume work after six months of rehabilitation for a fractured radius?
It has been six months since the radius fracture rehabilitation; can I engage in heavy physical labor now?
Doctor's answer (1)
The rehabilitation time after a radial fracture varies from person to person, primarily depending on the severity of the fracture, the treatment method, and the individual's physical recovery capacity.
Mild radial fractures typically require approximately 6–8 weeks to achieve initial healing following appropriate treatment. However, complete recovery, especially to the extent of resuming heavy physical labor, generally takes 3–6 months.
Throughout this six-month recovery period, it is important to follow the doctor's instructions and undergo appropriate physical therapy and functional exercises. Most individuals regain sufficient strength and flexibility in the radius after this period, allowing for a gradual return to normal work and daily activities, including light to moderate physical labor.
However, individuals engaging in particularly heavy physical work or jobs requiring significant wrist dexterity may require further evaluation and gradual adaptation.
Regardless of the extent of recovery, patients should always follow medical advice and avoid excessive force or activity to prevent unnecessary injury to the fracture site.
