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How long does it take to heal after a broken wrist?

I am a 29 year old male. I want to know how long does it take to heal after a broken wrist?

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There are multiple bones that comprise the wrist. One of the most common fractures is a fracture of a bone called the scaphoid bone. It is located on the thumb side of the wrist. The bone can be repaired by the open method (surgical repair) and the closed method (immobilization). Each method is satisfactory for repair. The choice is between you and your surgeon. The healing time for an adult without complications of either procedure is 6-8 weeks.
Normally 4-12 weeks. Consult Functional Medicine to optimize body's innate healing capabilities.
Hi - this really depends upon the fractured bone and the nature of the fracture. The majority of wrist fractures involve the distal radius and in general these fractures take approximately 6 weeks to heal. That being said, full recovery in terms of motion and strength can sometimes take up to approximately 3 months.
It depends on the severity of the fracture of course. However, generally, it takes about 6 weeks to heal and 6 months to be fully strong and functional.

Harrison B. Solomon, M.D.