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What is osteoblasts and is it safe for a fractured shin bone on a 6 year old?

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Depends: I am not sure i understand the full extent of your question , but osteoblasts are the normal cells in the body that make bone. When you break a bone, it is the osteoblasts that make new bone to repair the fracture. Thank you.

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Answered 12/31/2022

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