Key points Test your knowledge about radius fractures: Do fractures at the end of the radius need surgery to heal? Yes Fractures of the distal radius heal with or without surgery. No Fractures of the distal radius heal with or without surgery. If I choose to have surgery, there’s a chance I’ll have a complication from the surgery. Yes Approximately 11 out of a 100 people experience minor or major complications from surgery. No Approximately 11 out of a 100 people experience minor or major complications from surgery. If I choose surgery, I can return to sports and vigorous physical activity sooner. Yes The fracture needs 3 months to be ready for heavy force, with or without surgery. No The fracture needs 3 months to be ready for heavy force, with or without surgery. Questions? × Help Heeft u hulp nodig bij het invullen van de keuzehulp? Of heeft u vragen over de keuzehulp? Bekijk hier het overzicht van veel gestelde vragen of neem contact op met het CZ Zorgteam: 013 594 9110. Notes × Notes Previous Next