Results of surgery

Surgery can line up the bone better. Having it aligned better might improve motion and make moving more comfortable, but it has been surprisingly difficult to prove this. The relationship of alignment to function might be stronger in people who are more active.

It’s unknown if there’s a difference in symptoms, limitations, and subsequent surgery between people treated with a cast or with surgery.^1,3,4,5

The fracture needs 3 months to be ready for heavy force, with or without surgery.