Distal radius ulna orif. Of the hand?

At 7 weeks after distal radius and ulna ORIF, some swelling, stiffness, and a dull aching pain are still quite common. Swelling over the dorsum of the hand and wrist may persist for 2–3 months, especially after complex fractures. However, the swelling should gradually improve over time. Continue your physiotherapy, as regaining wrist and finger motion is the most important part of recovery. In addition: Keep your hand elevated whenever possible. Perform frequent finger opening/closing and tendon-gliding exercises. Gentle compression with a crepe bandage or compression glove (if advised by your surgeon) may help reduce edema. Ice packs for 10–15 minutes, 3–4 times daily can help if there is no wound issue. Ensure adequate pain control as advised by your treating surgeon. If the swelling is increasing instead of improving, or if you have redness, warmth, fever, severe pain out of proportion, numbness, or discoloration of the fingers, you should be reviewed promptly to rule out infection, hardware-related problems, or complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS).

Follow up with your operating orthopaedic surgeon with a repeat X-ray (if not already done) to assess fracture healing and implant position. Continue supervised physiotherapy with emphasis on edema control and range-of-motion exercises.

Avoid heavy lifting or forceful gripping until your surgeon confirms complete fracture healing. If stiffness and swelling remain significant beyond 8–12 weeks or worsen despite therapy, further evaluation is recommended.