Question 1

what does chemo do to a broken bone?

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Could make it heal: Chemotherapy , if it works well, can clear up the cancer cells enough that the bone could heal. If chemo does not work then of course the bone problem can only get worse. Sometimes application of local radiotherapy can help accomplish healing better than chemo can. So ask your doctor about this option.

Question 2

can epsom salts be used for a broken bone?

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Epsom Salts: Epsom salt is a magnesium salt that can help relax muscles. I don't see how it could help with a broken bone unless you have a lot of muscle pain/guarding around the broken bone.

Question 3

are there long-term effects of broken bone?

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Depends: If the fracture does not involve the joint or a growth plate, and is heals in proper alignment, long term effects would be minimized.

Question 4

how serious is a broken bone on a 82year old?

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Depends: On the 82 yo & the fracture site. A healthy one with a non-displaced, simple fracture of a finger on the non-dominant hand shouldn't have any more trouble with it than anyone else. At any age, a fracture of the femur (hip bone)  will cause significant issues. In general, older people heal more slowly & are more likely to have complications than younger ones.

Question 5

please explain how long does broken bone pain last?

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It depends/varies: Most broken bones heal within 6 to 8 weeks. Accordingly the pain associated with fractures should go away slowly and be gone by 2-3 months. But if a bone is not properly allligned in order to heal normally, it may remain painful for a long period of time as the weight bearing will be difficult in a  mal-aligned bone.

Question 6

how long should you wait with a broken bone before surgery?

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Depends: It depends on the fracture but in general the sooner they are repaired, the better. However, for some injuries with significant soft tissue problems and/or fracture blisters, surgery should to be delayed to allow the soft tissues to heal. The delay could be several days.

Question 7

which type of pain medication(s) do you get for a broken bone?

Accepted Answer

Narcotics often: Avoid non steroidal anti-inflammatories as they can adversely effect bone union and healing.

Question 8

which would hurt more a broken bone or a fractured growth plate?

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Displaced fracture: A minor growth plate injury that is not displaced would usually hurt less than a displaced fracture. The reason is the amount of motion that would occur with each type of injury. The more motion, the more pain that will be present. Some growth plate injuries can be displaced.

Question 9

how long should you wait before having surgery on a broken bone?

Accepted Answer

broken bone: Not all broken bones need surgery.  Those that do require surgery should be fixed as soon as the soft tissues allow.  This varies depending on location.  For example, some ankle injuries require a bit longer to allow swelling to resolve before the skin is safe for surgery.  Other injuries should be fixed asap such as hip fractures or femur fractures.  Talk with your ortho doc.

Question 10

it's bad to eat spicy foos while having a broken bone  or surgery?

Accepted Answer

Not really: Once you've resumed a general diet after surgery or orthopedic repair, there's no reason your food has to be bland. So ,  spice it up, and enjoy. Good luck.

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