Question 1

don't you normally get drugs to set a broken bone (lets say ankle) prior to a doctor putting on a cast?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Not all broken bones need to be "set". Some are non-displaced. In that case they don't.

Question 2

what does a broken bone feel like?

Accepted Answer

Very painful but: It can be very painful or be very mild. It is worse if the bones are not left in their anatomical position. Those that still oppose each other end to end can be asymptomatic.

Question 3

how should you place a broken bone?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If it is a limb placing it above your heart usually helps keep the swelling and pain down.  Which bone are you referring to?

Question 4

how bad is the pain of a broken bone?

Accepted Answer

Variable: Pain is relative to people and bone andand type ofworkouts fracture...So it depends...But they generally hurt.

Question 5

what should i expect when i have a broken bone?

Accepted Answer

Depends: where?
Which bone?

Swelling, pain, distortion, 
Improvement and healing over 6-8 weeks!!

Question 6

what does chemo do to a broken bone?

Accepted Answer

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 7

can epsom salts be used for a broken bone?

Accepted Answer

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 8

are there long-term effects of broken bone?

Accepted Answer

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 9

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

Accepted Answer

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 10

please explain how long does broken bone pain last?

Accepted Answer

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.

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Don't you normally get drugs to set a broken bone (lets say ankle) prior to a doctor putting on a cast?

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How should you place a broken bone?

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What should i expect when i have a broken bone?

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What does chemo do to a broken bone?

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Can epsom salts be used for a broken bone?

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Please explain how long does broken bone pain last?

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