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Which treatment works the best and fastest for broken bone?
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See Orthopedist: Most broken bones need immobilization, which often means a cast.See the specialist.
Answered 9/5/2018
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Nothing: Bone will heal at its own rate. Treatment involves aligning the broken ends so they heal straight. It can be done externally with a cast or fixator, or internally with surgical placement of pins, plates and rods. Which is done depends on many factors.
Answered 11/28/2017
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