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2 Metal Plates In Forearm After Surgery Due To Fracture. Will Biking Or Cycling Activities Affect Arm In Long Term?

I had fore arm fracture before 4 months & undergone surgery. There are 2 metal plates in mr forearm , one for each bone . Now my arm feels better. Still i am not doing any heavy work, not driving bike etc. But i am crazy about biking, cycling activities. will biking affect my arm in long term? or i need to completly leave biking for long distances e.g. 200 - 300 kms a day?
Sun, 17 Jun 2012
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement 's  Response
Hi.
Glad you are alright now after your injury. You can ride your bike after taking a x-ray of the forearm AP / Lateral view and seeing if the fracture has united completely. Usually by 4 months the fracture will unite 100 % ..If it has completed healed with good callus (new bone) you can ride your bike for long distances.
Take care
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2 Metal Plates In Forearm After Surgery Due To Fracture. Will Biking Or Cycling Activities Affect Arm In Long Term?

Hi. Glad you are alright now after your injury. You can ride your bike after taking a x-ray of the forearm AP / Lateral view and seeing if the fracture has united completely. Usually by 4 months the fracture will unite 100 % ..If it has completed healed with good callus (new bone) you can ride your bike for long distances. Take care