Prognosis
Forearm fractures usually heal without complications within 6-8 weeks. The arm can then be fully loaded again. The situation is more critical in patients suffering from osteoporosis. In this disease, which affects bone remodeling, the bone becomes increasingly porous, which favors renewed breaking or loosening of screws and plates. Special caution is required in these patients, as the bone substance is also less resilient from one operation to the next.
How long must I wear a cast?
A plaster is used for both conservative and surgical treatment. Although titanium screws are very resistant, they can tear out of the bone. A plaster is therefore applied for immobilization and immobilization.
It consists of a bandage material which hardens quickly after it has come into contact with water. Within 10 minutes, a firm framework is formed around the bone, which can then grow together again at rest. In forearm fractures, osteosynthesis is usually completed after 6 weeks.
The cast should also be worn for this time. A follow-up check of the arm is performed by x-ray control and clinical examination.
