i did the exact same thing but on my leg, compound fracture yeah ?, f**kin hurts hha i know how bad it is man doctors told me the healing time is quiker with plates in because it helps them to knit quiker and supports the bone better but it was about 4 weeks before i could walk i was back riding lightly within about 8 weeks though just take it easy because i fractured mine again not long after it healed, its ok now this was like 2 years ago, hope iv helped and good luck with the recovery