A radius fracture \u2014 alone or with the ulna \u2014 is the most common upper-limb fracture: a fall onto an outstretched hand is enough. The cast or surgery fixes the bone; the hand’s function, however, is fixed by rehabilitation \u2014 and this is where ground is most often lost.<\/p>\n
The radius and ulna are the forearm bones; the typical fracture is the distal radius, near the wrist (Colles\/Smith), after a fall onto an outstretched hand. Treatment \u2014 cast or surgical fixation \u2014 is decided by the orthopaedist based on displacement and stability. After immobilisation, the wrist stays stiff, weak and “foreign” \u2014 the point where we take over.<\/p>\n
Wrist stiffness (especially extension and forearm rotation \u2014 turning a key, palm up), reduced grip strength, persistent swelling, tenderness and fear of use, plus shoulder and elbow stiffness if they were over-protected.<\/p>\n
In stages: during the cast \u2014 maintaining finger, elbow and shoulder mobility; after immobilisation is removed \u2014 progressive restoration of wrist mobility and rotation, swelling control, then grip strength and gradual loading (leaning, carrying); finally \u2014 full function for work, sport and daily life.<\/p>\n
Because the most common after-effects \u2014 a stiff wrist, reduced strength, pain on leaning \u2014 come from incomplete rehab, not the fracture. And complications like complex regional pain syndrome are best prevented by correct early mobilisation.<\/p>\n
Coordinated with your orthopaedist: we assess mobility, strength and swelling, build the staged programme with measurable goals, use manual therapy for stiffness, progressive strength exercises and clear guidance for resuming activities. All in English.<\/p>\n
Bone: 6\u20138 weeks. Full wrist function: 2\u20134 months from cast removal, depending on severity and how early rehab starts.<\/p>\n
Ideally during immobilisation (fingers, elbow, shoulder). If the wrist stayed stiff after an older fracture, rehab helps late too. Your first assessment at Medicine Park is free.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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