Early Mobilisation After Fracture Surgery: Why Timing Matters

For decades, prolonged immobilisation was the default advice after fracture surgery. More recent orthopaedic research has shifted this view: for many fracture types, carefully guided early movement — started within days rather than weeks — is associated with less stiffness, faster functional recovery, and lower rates of secondary complications like blood clots.

"Early" does not mean "unsupervised." The research supporting this approach is specific to structured, therapist-guided mobilisation protocols matched to the exact fracture type and fixation method — not general activity.

At our clinic, your surgeon and physiotherapist agree on a mobilisation timeline specific to your fracture before you're discharged, so you always know exactly what movement is safe at each stage.

General patient-education summary based on common trends in fracture-rehabilitation literature. Always follow the specific protocol given by your treating surgeon.