Question 1

why is it that bone injuries heal faster than cartilage injury?

Accepted Answer

Cell Growth: Cartilage cells, especially the articular cartilage type, are very slow growing cells so they are also very easily damaged and with enough damage these cells die and are replaced with a type of scar tissue that is not a perfect replacement.  Bone on the other hand continues to remodel and can ultimately be fully restored.

Question 2

why can bone injuries heal more quickly than injuries to cartilage?

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Bone repair: Bone has a much better blood supply.

Question 3

why can bone injuries heal much more rapidly than injuries to cartilage?

Accepted Answer

Rich blood supply: Because of the lack of blood supply to cartilage, (a new technique to hasten healing of injuries is to introduce fresh blood flow into the area) whereas the marrow in bones actually produce red blood cells, and bones are actually a honeycomb like structure, and they are constantly being taken apart, and rebuilt, microscopic bit by bit.

Question 4

will a finger injury (broken bone) ever heal itself?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It depends if the bone is in good alignment and position so that the ends are together.

Question 5

who should i seek help about from a bone injury?

Accepted Answer

Orthopedist: Depending on the bone involved there are sub-specialists in ortho that can address your problem.

Question 6

how do i treat a navicular bone injury ?

Accepted Answer

Depends on diagnosis: Is it a fracture, stress fracture, avascular necrosis or something else?  Before a treatment is decided upon you need a diagnosis.  See an orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeon.  One in your area can be found at www.Aofas.Org.

Question 7

what could i do to speed my dislocated bone injury?

Accepted Answer

Therapy: Follow your doctors program of care, use the modalities prescribed such as heat or ice, stretching and motion exercises and wearing splints, casts and immobilizers as prescribed and follow up with physical theray and other therapy as prescribed  for you.  Keep your follow up appointments and be sure to tell your doctor and therapist of any problems or concerns you have and any new or worsening sym.

Question 8

what should i do for a shin bone injury?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor.: This is a problem that necessitates a face-to-face meeting with your doctor.  This will allow him/her to examine you, ask specific questions. And possibly order tests to find out what's wrong and what to do to help you.

Question 9

sesmoid bone injury?

Accepted Answer

Arthritis or fractur: Sesamoiditis is painful inflammation of the sesamoid apparatus, which is located in the forefoot
most patients will describe a deep achy and sharp pain in the ball of the foot behind the big toe with every step taken. It will be difficult to perform many weight bearing activities. Most patients do not have pain when at rest.
Could be treated by consevatie means.
Or surgical means.

Question 10

how does one recover from back bone injury?

Accepted Answer

More info...: But active rest, pt , anti inflammatory medication...Etc.

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