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Can a soccer player play with a cast on with pins in after surgery for a colles fracture? how long of a return timetable?

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Dr. Jeffrey Sider answered

Specializes in Sports Medicine

Not a great idea: I wouldn't recommend it to any of my patients except in unusual circumstances with any fall there is a chance you could cause further damage or change in position of the fracture or in the fixation pins would wait until the cast is off and then play with a splint or wrapping by trainor.

Answered 12/10/2015

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Dr. Andrew Bronstein answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

Unlikely, should not: If the fracture was severe enough to require surgery, then it would not be wise to risk a fall and waste the progress already made. These fractures typically take 6-8 weeks to heal with fixation, followed by a short period of bracing for rigorous (soccer-like) activity. I would trust your surgeon's judgement on the return date as they would know the severity of your injury.

Answered 6/10/2017

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