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How long can you live with bone cancer if not treated?
about 15-20 minutes
How long is it before a broken bone starts to mend?
A broken bone starts to mend immediately. Unless of course it is displaced then it has to be re-set then the healing starts
What is the most frequently broken bone during birth?
The most frequently broken bone during birth is the clavicle, also known as the collarbone. This bone can sometimes fracture due to the pressure exerted during delivery, especially if the baby is in a difficult position. However, clavicle fractures typically heal well and do not usually cause long-term problems for the baby.
How long for a broken bone heel to heal?
It doesn't. Completely ruins your life.
What would happen if during an accident the periosteum and muscle were removed from the side of a broken long bone?
Osteonecrosis ( decay of a bone )
What are the long term effects for anorexia?
Anorexia in the long-term, if not treated properly, can be fatal. The health concerns of anorexia - even if an individual is treated and recovered - can include life-long problems associated with anemia, osteoporosis/brittle bones, and heart problems.
If a 3 week old broken bone can still be cast?
It will need to be broken again if it is to be set properly. 3 weeks is too long to wait.
How long does a dog have to live after a broken bone?
It most definently depends on the bone, and how severe. It can live a normal long life if you get it fixed. Take the dog to a Vet, to get the dog looked at. They will tell you what to do to get it fixed!
How serious is a broken scaphoid bone?
It can be very serious depending on the conditions of the break. If you have a non-union like I did it can take a long time. I had a long arm cast for 5 months and a wrist brace for 3 more months and I'm still not healed. The scaphoid is on of the slowest healing bones in the body and many times requires surgery with a pin, screw, bone graft, or a combination of a pin and a bone graft.If you are lucky enough to catch the break early, it can simply be treated with a cast for up to 6 weeks. It all depends on the severity and conditions of your break.
What happens if a broken bone doesn't heal properly?
If a fracture isn't treated, the bone will still heal, but it may not heal correctly. The bone may grow together improperly and result in a crooked or lumpy area. It may also end up being more painful in the long term than it would have been if it had been properly treated.
Can you die of a broken femur?
Absolutely. It is the largest and thickest long bone, meaning more blood supply. However, most patients survive upon prompt EMS response. A traction splint is usually used in this event, which helps control the pain and bleeding, by realigning the bone.
What to do for broken bone pain after 3years?
If you still have pain from a place where you broke a bone after three years, the pain is not from a broken bone but from something else. Bones do not normally take that long to heal. You should find out what it is. Torn tendons can be repaired in this day and age. Bone chips can be removed. Or you can continue to put up with it for another 3 years.
