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Could tramadol or other opioids slow down the healing of wounds and broken bones?
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No: Opioid do not slow healing of bone. Some nsaids are thought to. We don't like giving nsaids to fracture patients with fractures that like to not heal.
Answered 12/3/2018
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NO: Opiats will not affect ealing although steroids, nonsteroidal antiinflammatories and sme antibiotics will.
Answered 9/8/2013
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No: Those medications do not impair bone healing.
Answered 8/31/2014
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