Whether or not a fractured joint can recover after three months of stiffness depends mainly on the location of the fracture, the severity of the fracture and the mode of treatment.
1. The location of the fracture: if the fracture does not involve the joint surface, there is still room for recovery after three months of stiffness; if the fracture involves the joint surface, it will be difficult to return to normal after three months of stiffness.
2. The severity of the fracture: for some patients with particularly serious fractures, such as comminuted fractures or patients who have not been able to carry out functional exercises, joint stiffness in three months, it is often difficult to rely on their own rehabilitation to recover, and can be treated through release surgery.
Treatment: Currently, the treatment of fracture includes conservative treatment and surgical treatment. Conservative treatment requires 3 to 6 months to alleviate the stiffness, as the patient’s functional exercise time is late and the probability of stiffness is high. Surgical treatment allows for early postoperative exercise and therefore has more room for recovery.
If the stiffness is not relieved after a long period of time, it is necessary to go to a specialized medical institution to clarify the cause of the stiffness, so as to avoid delaying the best time for recovery.