Question 1

is increased range of motion a sign that broken bone is healing?

Accepted Answer

: If by increased range of motion you mean you are able to move the area where the fractured bone is without pain, then that is a good sign. But, the only way to see if the bone is truly healing is by x-ray. There are signs to look for on x-ray that indicates that the bone is healing. So, follow up with your doctor for exam and x-rays. Good luck to you!

Question 2

what are the ways to  enhance broken bone healing?

Accepted Answer

Calcium vitamin D: Depending on your general health this is the first thing to. There are other medications your doctor might want to do.

Question 3

is smoking weed affects the broken bone healing?

Accepted Answer

: Smoking anything can reduce blood flow in the capillary beds that aid in healing. If you are okay with it taking an extended period to heal it is not a big problem. If you want to get back to normal sooner avoid it.

Question 4

is masturbation affects the broken bone healing ?

Accepted Answer

: No

Question 5

do the ultrasound bone healing machines (exogen 4000+) actually help to speed up fracture healing or is it just a gimmick?

Accepted Answer

Ultrasound: Not a gimmick!  although no treatment is infallible, ultrasound treatment of fractures has been shown to help in bone healing. This is mostly used in delayed unions especially with fractures notorious for healing difficulties (like the tibia or the 5th metatarsal base).

Question 6

will masturbation affect the bone healing process of a hairline fracture?

Accepted Answer

Unlikley unless: You injure the fracture. I.E. The chemical and physical response in the body will not interfere with this. As with any physical activity the important thing is to have caution if there is pain or discmfort during or right after that activity.

Question 7

is weight bearing on double distal fracture 8 weeks post op normal? can some weight bearing at this stage be beneficial to the bone healing? my xray shows improvements with closing fracture but not complete on xray. do xrays lag behind real time?

Accepted Answer

: These are all good questions. The best person to ask is your treating doctor  he /she has access to X-rays and your medical history. If you are concerned about the treating doctor seek a second opinion with your X-rays and medical record.  You did not mention which bone.

Question 8

my medial malleolus fracture was treated 2 weeks ago by surgery and today due to the sliding of crutches i make weight bearing on that leg softly for 1 -2 second . does it can effect on my bone healing process ?

Accepted Answer

: Please follow the instructions of your orthopedic doctor

Question 9

can i smoke pure weed or vape weed with a non-displaced scaphoid fracture in my  wrist. cigarettes is forbidden for the nicotine in it but i think weed has medical benefits for bone healing? but can i vape or smoke it ?

Accepted Answer

Negative effect: While eating Cannabis instead of smoking it reduces the risks associated with taking a toxin into your lungs amid smoke, it does not remove the effects of cannabinoids on blood vessels. Cannabinoids are known to cause hardening/blockage of small blood vessels which can increase stroke risk in any organ system. Decreased blood flow to extremities can dramatically slow the healing of fractures.

Question 10

which treatment works the best and fastest for broken bone?

Accepted Answer

See Orthopedist: Most broken bones need immobilization, which often means a cast.See the specialist.

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Is smoking weed affects the broken bone healing?

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Is masturbation affects the broken bone healing ?

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Do the ultrasound bone healing machines (exogen 4000+) actually help to speed up fracture healing or is it just a gimmick?

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Will masturbation affect the bone healing process of a hairline fracture?

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Is weight bearing on double distal fracture 8 weeks post op normal? can some weight bearing at this stage be beneficial to the bone healing? my xray shows improvements with closing fracture but not complete on xray. do xrays lag behind real time?

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My medial malleolus fracture was treated 2 weeks ago by surgery and today due to the sliding of crutches i make weight bearing on that leg softly for 1 -2 second . does it can effect on my bone healing process ?

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Can i smoke pure weed or vape weed with a non-displaced scaphoid fracture in my wrist. cigarettes is forbidden for the nicotine in it but i think weed has medical benefits for bone healing? but can i vape or smoke it ?

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Which treatment works the best and fastest for broken bone?

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