Question 1

how strong are broken bones after they heal compared to before break?

Accepted Answer

Just as strong: Fractured bones, in an otherwise healthy, well-nourished person should heal uneventfully if the fracture is reduced and immobilized adequately for enough time to allow healing. The strength of the healed bone should be essentially equal to the strength before the injury occurred.

Question 2

will broken bones ever repair as strong as before the break?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If you have an adequate ingestion of food, with all the minerals and vitamins, the repair will be even stronger than before.

Question 3

do broken bones in the leg grow back stronger after they are break?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: A leg bone fracture will appear on x-ray to have more calcium in the healing area (for a while), but a bone's strength depends on the microscopic structure inside the bone, not just the amount of calcium. In a growing child, a well-healed bone can be stronger 6 months after the break, than before the break, because the child is now older so all his bones should be stronger than 6 months earlier.

Question 4

do nonunion s simply never heal and you are stuck with broken bones forever?

Accepted Answer

: None unions are broken or fractured bones that do not heal. They can really heal on their own. Usually requires a surgery when orthopedic surgeon or placement of a bone stimulator to help the nonunion grow and heal

Question 5

when broken bones heal does it get itchy?

Accepted Answer

Not typical: This is not typical, but since every individual is unique, it may be that your body reacts in that way.

Question 6

do broken bones heal when someone is in a coma?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Fractures can heal when someone is in a coma. However, people who are bedridden permanently or for long periods of time may often develop weakening of the bones, and often times have other co-morbid problems that accompany their comatose state, like certain nutritional deficiencies that might make them more prone to have fractures.

Question 7

how long does for two broken bones in the arm to heal?

Accepted Answer

Eight weeks: Usually take between six to eight weeks for an adult, children heal a lot faster depending upon the age.

Question 8

best diet to heal broken bones

Accepted Answer

Regular: Plus multivi and calcium plus vitamin D = 1500-1800 mg daily.

Question 9

broken bones weaker after it heals?

Accepted Answer

No, after it heals -: Completely, it as good as the others. Complete healing and consolidation of the bone might take several months. With age the healing process might slow down as well, but once they are healed, they are as good as new.

Question 10

are broken bones just as strong once healed?

Accepted Answer

Yes: After a reasonable period of healing time the bones are just as strong. Some bones heal faster while others take longer.

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