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Bone Fractures Heal Bypass
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Can osteocare heal bone fracture?
I googled it: And found a supplement. Supplements are great for those who have deficiency in that area, but they dont add anything for most healthy individuals. Excess calcium ends up your .. Toilet. Not to say that there arent those who need calcium and vitamin supplements but the mechainsm of bone healing isnt influenced by unless there is a knowm metabolic issue or dietary deficiency. ...Read more
Fracture (Definition)
A fracture is a broken bone. As there is cartilage at the end of many bones at the joint, a fracture may also include a break in the cartilage. Fractures and broken bones are the same thing. It seems that many believe that a "fracture" is a lesser injury or an incomplete break in the bone, but this is not correct. Fractures may be displaced or ...Read more
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Healing delayed bone fracture?
Several choices: Depends on location. Can be casting with bone growth stimulator. Can be surgery with bone grafting and fixation. ...Read more
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Can temporal bone fracture heal without treatment?
Yes: The vast majority do.
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Can humerus fracture heal without sling.
Give it a rest: Best to immobilize your fracture with a sling, splint or orthotic. Not giving it a chance to heal could lead to a nonunion which could result in a surgery. ...Read more
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3rd metatarsal stress fracture- nonunion after 21 weeks. Bone graft and ORIF. Success likely for this surgery? Complications?
Successful treatment: A non-union fracture needs to be fully understood for the best surgical outcome. It is helpful to know if this is a vascular or non vascular non-union as it can change the surgical approach. Overall the surgery is very successfull unless you are a smoker. ...Read more
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Non-union ulnar osteotomy@18wks, obl cut w/lag screw.On extnl usbone stimulator x7wks.When to do bone graft?What if graft doesn't take?
Let me explain: I would give this bone stimulator about six month to see if it works before I do bone graft on it. About the second part of the question, what was the for the osteotomy done for? Let me know i will answer you. Good luck. ...Read more
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How do I heal a non-displaced transverse distal fibular fracture?
Immobilization.: Usually, these fractures are immobilized in a removable boot or cast, depending on the exact appearance of the fracture and your doctor's choice. Hopefully, you will heal this in 6 - 8 weeks. ...Read more
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Will a bone marrow transplant hinder broken hip recovery?
Yes: People need a performance status to go through transplant. Ideally people should have healed from a broken hip before going through a transplant. Patients after transplant may need steroids and that can make the problem worse. Someone with myeloma or lymphoma needing an auto can have this issue addressed before a transplant to get better benefit ...Read more
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Process to heal broken metacarple after surgery.
Time: If you have undergone surgery to repair a fractured metacarpal it may take some time before healing occurs, if at all. Depending upon which one was broken and the manner of attempted repair this can be unpredictable. Discuss this with the surgeon. ...Read more
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Can multiple fractures of the humerus bone heal without having surgery?
Unlikely: While a single fracture that has not moved (nondisplaced) can heal with out surgery, the more fractures present the more likely that surgery will be needed to stabilize the bone. ...Read more
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Knee injury. MRI report "PCL Avulsion fracture of tibia (6-7mm displacement) with adjacent tibial bone edema. fibers are intact." is surgery needed?
Yes, it should if-: -U expect 2 have a functioning knee 4 the rest of Ur life. It can only separate more, & a simple reduction & fixation will do what U want it 2 do, reunite the fragment 2 the tibia. The image is a tear & requires a major reconstruction if not fixed. U risk the fragment becoming a nonunion. ...Read more
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Treatment for undisplaced fracture or bone bruise of posterior medial talus and articular surface, and minor bone bruise distal calcaneous?
See orthopedic surg: Please see an orthopedic surgeon. Most likely need to be on crutches for a number of weeks. May need to wear a cast or boot as well. Some taler fractures also result in AVN which prolong the treatment course. ...Read more
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Does a distal humerus supracondylar fracture require surgery?
Displacement: If the fracture is not properly aligned, surgery is typically recommended for the best outcome. ...Read more
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How long does femur fracture (cominuted ) heal by using external fixation ?
Temporary fixation: Fracture of femur usually requires surgery to repair. Most of the adult femur fractures are trated by i/m rod that goes in side the bone to stabilize it while it heals. If for some reason i/m rod is not an option then external fixator is applied with a metal bar outside to keep bone in position so it can heal. Femur will usually take 3-6 month to heal , but it gets stronger every month. ...Read more
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Sacrum fracture healing process?
Weight bear as tol.: Since you can not put the sacrum in a cast (it's above the tailbone) only time can heal a sacral fracture. Weight bearing as tolerated is the best treatment. Of concern is there a diagnosis of osteoporosis due to menopause, low testosterone or high blood calcium (parathyroid adenoma) ? A work-up may be needed. ...Read more
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How does the hyaline cartilage repair after bone fracture?
No: Hyaline cartilage has a very limited ability to heal. There are hosts of scientists looking at how to enhance its healing potential. However, there are no good ways to do it currently. If a fracture that enters a joint also damaged the hyaline cartilage, the best that can be done is to get the joint fracture repaired as anatomically as possible. ...Read more
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Will a nondisplaced tibia fracture(not growth plate fracture) change the height of the bone once fully healed?
NO: Should not be a problem If it is undisplayed fracture with no over ridding and growth plates are not involved Speak to your doctor may have other concerns ...Read more
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How to protect collapse of talus dome. Diagnosed with avn 6 month post injury. Undisplaced verticle talus body fracture. No joint involved. Ptb brace?
A cast might be : A better option than a brace...I would consider a window for a bone stimulator. I would encourage you to check your vitamin d levels. ...Read more
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Broken forearm surgery time for recovery (plate and screws)?
12-16 weeks: It take some time longer than to healed it depends on the fractures. ...Read more
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Recovery time and precautions following distal fibula fracture and orif. ?
Depends: On the fracture type, how well the surgery went, what the doc saw intraoperatively....Hence, all these questions should be discussed with your surgeon. ...Read more
Bone (Definition)
Bone is a living growing tissue made mostly of collagen (protein that provides soft framework) & the mineral calcium phosphate that adds strength & hardens the framework. Two types of bone are found in the body; cortical (dense compact outer layer) & trabecular (makes up inner layer, ...Read more
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