How long will it take to recover from a broken arm?

Answer 1

If it's a distal radius fracture, typical recovery time is about 5 - 6 weeks. after the cast is off, it will be a few weeks before it's back to strength and a few months before it feels like it's yours again. Treat it well whilst in the cast, and never lift anything too heavy with it, be patient, it may be frustrating, but it will help prevent further discomfort int he coming weeks, even years. Good luck and get well soon.

Answer 2

This varies greatly on where in the arm the break is, how it was broken, how old you are, how active you are, what your normal activities include (i.e. how much rest you give it). There is no finite answer since there are many variables.

Answer 3

Broken bones heal at different rates, depending on the age of the child and the type of fracture. Certain fractures in young kids can heal as quickly as 3 weeks, while it may take as long as 6 weeks for the same kind of fracture to heal in teens. And some fractures can take as long as 10 weeks to heal.

Most likely, your son's arm was put in a cast. Some casts are waterproof and some are not, so be sure to check with your doctor about the best way to care for it. Also ask the doctor what activities your son can participate in and when he can get back to his normal lifestyle. With a little TLC, he'll be back in the swing of things in no time.

Answer 4

6-8 weeks usually; depends on the severity.

Answer 5

So it looks like we have something in common.I have a broken arm,and it takes about 6 weeks 2 heal and i am 1/2 way thru it.

Answer 6

The length of time for a broken arm to heal depends on where on the arm the break is and how severe it is. Healing time can be between 6 and 10 weeks.

Answer 7

about 6 weeks

Answer 8

To completely heal about 3 months