Question 1

how long will a fractured bone take to heal?

Accepted Answer

Fracture: The general response is 6 weeks. But it depends upon the personality of the fracture. Some bones are displaced, have poor blood supply, have multiple pieces, may be in immunocompromised hosts. Some don't heal & are called nonunions.

Question 2

could you possibly re-injure a fractured bone?

Accepted Answer

Fracture: Yes it is certainly possible to re-fracture a bone especially is there is another trauma or incident that causes injury. If this is the case an x-ray is warranted. Best of luck!

Question 3

how can you fix an already healed fractured bone?

Accepted Answer

Yes: I assume you are referring to a fracture that healed in the wrong position.  We call this a "mal-union".  In other words the fracture healed in a position that may be unacceptable.  It can be taken down, repositioned and fixed in a new or perhaps better position.

Question 4

what are the kinds closed reduction of fractured bones?

Accepted Answer

Closed versus Open: Closed reduction means getting the fracture re-aligned without having to cut the skin i.e. The bone fragments can be manipulated with assistance of x-ray/fluoroscopy. This can be done under different forms of anesthesia sometimes with an active reduction maneuver or sometimes passively i.E with gravity, depending on the exact location and type of fracture.

Question 5

which  is the most commonly fractured bone in children?

Accepted Answer

Clavicle: It is my understanding that the clavicle is the first bone to completely ossify (finish forming) and most broken at any age.

Question 6

willsleeping more help a fractured bone to deal faster?

Accepted Answer

Not really: A fracture will take a certain amount of time
to heal depending on the type and location
if you are a healthy individual, there is not
much you can really do to make it heal faster
if you have some medical or electrolyte or
vitamin deficiencies, you might benefit from
having those corrected first.

Question 7

could a fractured bone still hurt even after it is healed?

Accepted Answer

Many signs: Cartilage is needed for normal joint motion.  Damage to cartilage may lead to crepitation, pain, swelling, inflammation, and limitation of motion of the affected joint.  If you have injury to the cartilage, you may develop arthritic pain when the joint is put through a range of motion.

Question 8

is there a difference between a broken and a fractured bone?

Accepted Answer

No: They are one and the same!

Question 9

please describe the most commonly fractured bone in children?

Accepted Answer

Radius: In my general orthopaedic practice, the fracture i see most commonly in children is the radius near the wrist which we call the distal (far end) radius.  This is commonly considered to be a fractured wrist.

Question 10

what is the amount of time it takes to heal a fractured bone?

Accepted Answer

6 to 8 weeks: For a healthy individual, bone normally takes 6-8 weeks to heal.  If the break was severe and resulted in gapping of the fracture segments, it may take longer to bridge the gap.

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