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A cast, which you might need for 6 to 8 weeks or longer, depending on how bad the break is (you might need a second cast if the first one gets too loose after the swelling goes away.) Regular X-rays to make sure your wrist is healing normally.
- How long does it take for a broken wrist to stop hurting?
- Can a broken wrist heal in 4 weeks?
- Does a broken wrist hurt while healing?
- Can I drive with a broken wrist in a cast?
- Should I wear a wrist brace after cast removal?
- How do I know if my fracture is healing?
- Can you run with a cast on your wrist?
- Can I move my fingers with a broken wrist?
- Should I wear a sling with a broken wrist?
- How do you sleep with a broken wrist in a cast?
- Why does my broken wrist still hurt in a cast?
- Can you drive with one arm in a cast?
- How long does swelling last after wrist fracture?
- Will the bone be completely healed when the cast comes off?
- Do you need a boot after a cast?
How long does it take for a broken wrist to stop hurting?
A cast might be needed for six to eight weeks, and sometimes even longer depending on the severity of the break. More severe breaks may take as long as six months to fully heal. Discomfort or pain may continue for months or even years after your injury.
Can a broken wrist heal in 4 weeks?
Hand and wrist fractures often heal in 4-6 weeks whereas a tibia fracture may take 20 weeks or more. Healing time for fractures are divided into three phases: 1. Inflammatory Phase: starts at the time of injury and lasts 1-2 weeks.
Does a broken wrist hurt while healing?
Complications of a broken wrist are rare, but they might include: Ongoing stiffness, aching or disability. Stiffness, pain or aching in the affected area generally goes away eventually after your cast is removed or after surgery. However, some people have permanent stiffness or pain.
Can I drive with a broken wrist in a cast?
At this time, there are no distinct rules regarding exact timeframes or circumstances for clearing patients to return to driving after a wrist fracture. Many people will be advised not to drive until the cast is removed and until you are able to use your hand comfortably for other daily functional activities.
Should I wear a wrist brace after cast removal?
You should have been given a removable splint when your cast was removed. Continue to wear this at night and for protection in busy environments, such as on public transport. It is important to start wrist exercises as soon as the cast is removed.
How do I know if my fracture is healing?
When you touch the fractured area, the pain will lessen as the fracture gets more solid. So, one way to tell if the broken bone is healed is for the doctor to examine you – if the bone doesn't hurt when he touches it, and it's been about six weeks since you broke it, the bone is most likely healed.
Can you run with a cast on your wrist?
It may take a few runs to get used to running with the cast and comfortable in your stride. There are plenty of exercises you can do to maintain your strength and cycling fitness while you're healing.
Can I move my fingers with a broken wrist?
Some people can still move or use the hand or wrist even if there is a broken bone. Swelling or a bone out of place can make the wrist appear deformed. There is often pain right around the break and with finger movement. Sometimes the fingers tingle or feel numb at the tips.
Should I wear a sling with a broken wrist?
Pain and swelling are normal symptoms when you break a bone. To help manage this we recommend keeping your hand raised above heart level. You may use a sling during the day but it is important to remove this regularly and move your elbow and shoulder to stop them from stiffening.
How do you sleep with a broken wrist in a cast?
Lying on your back, elevate the cast on several pillows so that the broken bone is raised above your heart. Stabilize yourself with other pillows set up around you to prevent tossing and turning.
Why does my broken wrist still hurt in a cast?
It usually takes four to six weeks for new bone to form to heal your fracture. When the cast is removed most people find that their wrist is stiff, weak and uncomfortable to start with. It may also be prone to swelling and the skin dry or flaky, this is quite normal. It is normal to get some pain after your fracture.
Can you drive with one arm in a cast?
Driving is not recommended for anyone wearing a cast because joint mobility is limited. ... For example, if you wear a cast on your arm and drive a manual vehicle, it will be almost impossible to change gears while keeping one hand on the wheel.
How long does swelling last after wrist fracture?
Expect swelling/discomfort for up to one year after fracture, especially around the little finger side of the wrist. This is normal and does not mean there is anything to worry about. Your wrist and hand may also be very sensitive.
Will the bone be completely healed when the cast comes off?
During this “remodeling”, the body can straighten the fractured bone by laying new bone on the inside edge, and taking away bone on the outside of the angled area. In young children, bones can remodel fairly large angles, healing to appear completely normal within one to two years.
Do you need a boot after a cast?
When the fracture stabilizations, which usually occurs in a matter of weeks, the fiberglass cast is removed and a walking boot may be recommended. Sometimes, a walking boot isn't even needed after wearing a fiberglass cast.
