Question 1

how can i tell if my son has a fractured mastoid bone?

Accepted Answer

If you son sustained:  blunt trauma to the temporal bone or piercing trauma to the ear, take him to a hospital-based Emergency Room immediately where physicians can examine him, obtain needed radiographic studies &amp; call in any surgeons needed, like an ENT specialist &amp;/or neurosurgeon, depending on the findings. Do not delay. The doctors will tell you what needs to be done after they assess &amp; stabilize him.

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 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.

Question 5

what's the difference between a brocken bone and a fractured bone?

Accepted Answer

The Same: A broken bone is the same as a fractured bone.

Question 6

what could happen if you left a broken or fractured bone untreated?

Accepted Answer

Some time it heal: By it self some time it dose not .
1-nonhealing.
2-healed with deformity which to limited mobility or limited function.
3-it could growth disturbance of the bone.
4-it cause cosmetic problem.
5-it could effect  the nerve function.
6-it could joint dysfunction.

Question 7

how can  a bone fracture heal?

Accepted Answer

It's a complex-: -process but it is essentially: bone breaks, body realizes it, a process of removing debris &amp; blood from the fracture, inflammatory reaction takes place &amp; various cells do there thing and fibrous lattice is formed stem cells enter and form bone in this structure. Also blood supply is in the mix,from periosteum, it matures &amp; bone healed. It's a genetically programmed response.

Question 8

how can you treat a bone fracture?

Accepted Answer

Depends: One would need to know more. Could be anything from simple immobilization with a splint or cast to requiring reduction of the fracture fragments under anesthesia or possibly open surgical procedure and possibly fixation with plates, pins, or screws. One might also need to address associated injuries such as ligament, tendon, nerve and blood vessel.

Question 9

what does a bone fracture feel like?

Accepted Answer

Pain: typically you will have pain and swelling at the site
of the injury
If it is a leg injury you will likely have difficulty with
walking and weightbearing

Question 10

how do i quickly heal a bone fracture?

Accepted Answer

Treat and health: The most efficient way to heal a fracture is to get  correct appropriate treatment for that specific fracture. Maintaining good health and a proper nutritionally balanced diet aids in fracture healing too. If you are a smoker having a fracture is as good a reason to stop as any, smokers typically have harder times healing fractures.

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