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This will vary depending on how bad the break is. Sometimes surgery is required to fix the bones back into place, but other times it might just need a cast. Casts immobilise the arm while the bones heal and they are usually on for about 4 weeks. Other times a splint or brace may be applied. Hope this helps :)
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoThe 4 steps of bone repair are hematoma formation, fibrocartilaginous callus, bony callus, and remodeling.
A medical person can help the fracture to mend by reducing (straightening), immobilizing (splint, cast, etc.), use of antibiotics, and prescribing temporary lifestyle adjustments (elimination of sports, extended standing, etc.).
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∙ 11y agoDoctors stretch the broken bone and put a cast on it then in a few days or weeks it will feel better.
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∙ 14y agoYour body notices that the bone is broken and sends down white blood cells that analyze it then mends the bone. Casts make this easier because the bone is pushed together by it.
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When is the risk of infection greater after fracture repair?
Infection can interfere with bone repair. This risk is greater in the case of a compound fracture (a bone fracture causing an open wound) where ideal conditions are present for severe streptococcal and staphylococcal infections
What do the medics mean when they say that someone is suffering from a comminuted fracture of a bone?
A commimuted fracture of a bone refers to a bone that has been broken into several pieces. This type of fracture will often require surgery to repair the damage.
Formation of the bony callus in fracture repair is followed by?
Bone remodeling to convert woven bone to compact bone
What is the purpose of fracture repair?
Fracture repair is required when there is a need for restoration of the normal position and function of the broken bone. Throughout the stages of fracture healing, the bones must be held firmly in the correct position
What is the difference between fracture and X-ray?
The XRAY is the EMR used to detect a fracture in your bone and a fracture refers to a broken bone in your body.
Which is the name for a broken bone?
A broken bone is often called a "fracture" or "bone fracture". Some examples from the Wikipedia entry on bone fracture. * Complete Fracture- A fracture in which bone fragments separate completely. * Incomplete Fracture- A fracture in which the bone fragments are still partially joined. * Linear Fracture- A fracture that is parallel to the bone's long axis. * Transverse Fracture- A fracture that is at a right angle to the bone's long axis. * Oblique Fracture- A fracture that is diagonal to a bone's long axis. * Compression Fracture-A fracture that usually occurs in the vertebrae. * Spiral Fracture- A fracture where at least one part of the bone has been twisted. * Comminuted Fracture- A fracture causing many fragments. * Compacted Fracture- A fracture caused when bone fragments are driven into each other * Open Fracture- A fracture when the bone reaches the skin * Bug fracture- A fracture when the bone is in place, but the fracture has the appearance of a crushed insect.
A bone fracture where the bone is broken into many fragments is?
a type of bone fracture producing many bone fragments is?
What progression of tissues occurs during fracture repair that mimics the original formation of the bone?
connective tissue
What is bone graft and what does it help?
A bone graft is a surgical procedure which is done to repair a bone fracture that is not healing properly or one that is detrimental to a person's life. It repairs the bone and makes it stronger.
A break in bone?
a break in the bone is the same as a fracture.
What is the name for a fracture in which one bone fragment is driven into the other?
A bone fracture where the bone fragments are driven into each other is called a "Compacted Fracture".
What is the proper name for a broken bone?
A fracture for a broken bone. If the bone is broken badly enough to stick out through the skin it is called a compound fracture.
