12-13-2015, 04:13 PM
Bennett's Fracture.
Results
Stiffness is the most common problem and so movement is started as soon as it is safe to do so. Please closely follow the recommendation of your surgeon and hand therapist.
It is common for the thumb to feel weak for 6 months after this injury.
Occasionally loss of bone alignment occurs and additional treatment may be required.
In general it takes 6 weeks for a hand fracture to heal and at least another 6 weeks for it to remodel and consolidate.
Results
Stiffness is the most common problem and so movement is started as soon as it is safe to do so. Please closely follow the recommendation of your surgeon and hand therapist.
It is common for the thumb to feel weak for 6 months after this injury.
Occasionally loss of bone alignment occurs and additional treatment may be required.
In general it takes 6 weeks for a hand fracture to heal and at least another 6 weeks for it to remodel and consolidate.
