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A 23-year-old female asked:

Broke distal radius in 2 places & had surgery. 6 weeks after surgery, still have 1 fracture, but my md traded cast for brace. did he jump the gun?

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Dr. Edward Hellman
Dr. Edward Hellmananswered
Orthopedic Surgery 31 years experience
Not necessarily : That is a pretty common timeframe for advancement. I would certainly discuss any individual concerns with your surgeon.
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Dr. Robert Uyeda
Dr. Robert Uyedaanswered
General Surgery 47 years experience
Six weeks sounds: like adequate time for healing to occur. Your orthopedic surgeon most likely has a lot of experience with distal radius fractures, because these are common. Please listen to your surgeon's advice.
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