08/09/2019
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Most (broken) bones will heal in usually . But that is only half of the problem. Unfortunately when you have enough placed through your body to fracture a bone there's usually a lot of other soft tissues and structures that have been in the process. Add to that the common use of in plaster, you'll have and considerable muscle weakness. This may even effect joints that don't seem related to the break. For example, a fractured shoulder may result in a very stiff elbow or just because you were keeping your shoulder in a sling for a few weeks.
This varies depending on your type and location of fracture. If you are consulting an , please be guided by their expertise. Otherwise, you may wish to raise the topic with your GP. Typically, your physiotherapist will attempt to prevent post-fracture stiffness and weakness in the and during the weeks while your fracture is healing. After six weeks or later if - show poor healing, your physiotherapist can work on regaining full joint range of and muscle strength that operate near or over the fracture site.
