I elected to have Surgery (Strap and screws) which was undergone about a week and a half after the accident. I was back on the stationary trainer 4 or 5 days post surgery. I was back on the road in 3.5 weeks in "reasonably safe" conditions. I resumed racing about 6 weeks post surgery. My delay in resuming activities was really more fear of the damage that could be caused by a subsequent crash before the bone had a chance to start re-calcifying than inability to ride. I eschewed all pain medication (other than whatever was administered during the actual procedure) as I feel that it can slow the body's healing processes (provided that you can still rest well... you HAVE to actually sleep well to heal rapidly). Every situation is different though, so please listen to your doctors and/or PT's. Several months after, I am still happy with my decision to have mine surgically repaired. I have some numbness due to severed nerves that unfortunately is just part of this procedure. However, I have absolutely no loss of strength or range of motion which was important to me. Sorry to hear of your accident and good luck with the healing.