It usually takes about three months to six months after the fracture before you can do physical work. This is because the fracture must heal bony, and a review of the photos shows significant scab growth, before the fracture is more stable and can be subjected to heavy forces. However, it also depends on the degree of fracture recovery, the degree of personal exercise, and age. If the fracture is slow to heal, it may take four to five months or even six months to achieve bony healing. In addition, even after the bony healing, the patient should not do physical work if the personal exercise is not sufficient and the muscle strength or joint mobility has not returned to normal.