Question 1

is a cti brace helpful in a broken bone in the knee?

Accepted Answer

Cti brace: This brace might be helpful just for support if you have a broken bone but it is usually used for people who have a torn acl ligament.

Question 2

i have a broken bone in my neck, i am wearing a neck brace, is it ok if i lay on my back or is it better if i sleep sitting up the bone is broken on the second verterbrae , is it better if i sleep sitting up or laying down

Accepted Answer

Pain : Pain level will give you the answer. As a rule of thumb it is better to sleep in a semitting position. Consult with your surgeon for details.

Question 3

can bone growth stimulator plus brace heal a pars fracture after going 7 months misdiagnosed. was unilateral until 2 weeks ago.

Accepted Answer

Yes: I would recommend the brace and a magnetic stimulator for three months.

Question 4

i met with an accident & broke my collar bone (clavicle right)
my doctor advised me to wear a figure of 8 brace for 6weeks and the fracture will heal.

Accepted Answer

More information: Where is the break and how widely apart are the pieces

Question 5

a few months back i fraxctured my ankle and my foot. i was told at my last appointment in aug to wear a brace for a month then i can bare wieght in it. i still cant bare weight and my ankle bone that i fracture looks out place what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Fractured ankle: may need to see an orthopedic doctor for further evaluation, if not already done

Question 6

is there any medical evidence to support arnica tablets helping broken bone to heal faster?

Accepted Answer

Good for edema: Arnica has been shown to help the edema and swelling related to fractures, but no evidence for accelerated healing.

Question 7

what can happen if you didn't treat a broken bone?

Accepted Answer

May not heal: If you do not treat a fx bone properly it could go to a condition of non union or no healing, however they are certain fx of certain bones that may heal with no treatment.

Question 8

i have a broken bone in my wrist for 2 years,i didn't feel much pain so i didn't know it was broken until few months ago i checked. does it ever heal?

Accepted Answer

Already has: There is a condition called nonunion of a fracture, but if you're not having any symptoms from it, nothing needs to be done.

Question 9

how is a broken bone detected?

Accepted Answer

See below: X-rays often make diagnosis. In more coplicated cases, MRI or cat scan may be necessary.

Question 10

how does a broken bone heal itself?

Accepted Answer

Fracture healing: In general, there are 3 stages of fracture healing. Stage 1-Inflammatory Phase with hematoma formation. Stage 2-Repair Phase with bony callus formation. Stage 3-Remodeling Phase with consolidation of callus and return of relatively normal bone structure.

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Is a cti brace helpful in a broken bone in the knee?

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I have a broken bone in my neck, i am wearing a neck brace, is it ok if i lay on my back or is it better if i sleep sitting up the bone is broken on the second verterbrae , is it better if i sleep sitting up or laying down

A member asked:

Can bone growth stimulator plus brace heal a pars fracture after going 7 months misdiagnosed. was unilateral until 2 weeks ago.

A member asked:

I met with an accident & broke my collar bone (clavicle right) my doctor advised me to wear a figure of 8 brace for 6weeks and the fracture will heal.

A member asked:

A few months back i fraxctured my ankle and my foot. i was told at my last appointment in aug to wear a brace for a month then i can bare wieght in it. i still cant bare weight and my ankle bone that i fracture looks out place what should i do?

A member asked:

Is there any medical evidence to support arnica tablets helping broken bone to heal faster?

A member asked:

What can happen if you didn't treat a broken bone?

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I have a broken bone in my wrist for 2 years,i didn't feel much pain so i didn't know it was broken until few months ago i checked. does it ever heal?

A member asked:

How is a broken bone detected?

A member asked:

How does a broken bone heal itself?

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