HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

Have my muscles around a broken bone deteriorated as a result of the break?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Fracture: Your muscles haven't necessarily deteriorated but have decreased in their size due to the lack of use. When it comes to muscle, the saying "if you don't use it, you lose it" holds true. But no worries, if your fracture was treated correctly you should be able to make full recovery and regain your original muscle mass and strength.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 2/21/2015

3.3k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

3 yo has small hard lump under muscles in neck. Not movable and hard to find. Feels like a bone. Is this a bone I'm feeling? Worry lymphoma?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

My bones and muscles always hurts me also i'm thin . What is problem and how can I solve it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I'm 39 female what would cause constant pain & muscles knots on my pubic bone area? Should see a do or family dr or obgyn?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Can working out strengthen bones as well as muscles?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

How to tell the difference between muscle and bone pain?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

Is their no pain relief in deterioration of bones and muscles and nerves?
How can I differentiate between soft tissue/muscle pain and pain in the bone from a potential break?
I guess I didnt ask the question right. what is articular sclerosis? does it involve the bones? muscles? can it be a result of trauma?
41, myastheniaGravis, osteoporosis from 15yr pred! Endo says 100%chance if fall hip/spine break. HOW do I control weak muscles & bones & anxiety?
My results are in & I have a vitamin D deficiency.What are the symptoms besides muscle soreness and fragile bones for women?Cold feet? Fatigue?etc.?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.