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Is a broken bone or a fractured bone worse?
In general, a broken bone and a fractured bone are the same thing and doctors will use the terms interchangeably.
What is the lump of immature bone cells that surround a broken bone?
A bone callus is the lump of immature bone cells that surround a fracture.
Is it true that once a bone such as your humerus is formed the bone tissue is never replaced unless the bone is broken?
No, bone is continually being broken down and rebuilt in a process called remodeling. Old bone is constantly being replaced with new bone tissue as part of a healthy bone turnover cycle. This process helps with bone maintenance and repair.
Which bone cells produce new bone tissue if a bone is broken?
Osteoblasts are bone cells responsible for producing new bone tissue during the healing process of a broken bone. They lay down new bone matrix that eventually hardens to form a callus, which bridges the gap between the broken bone ends.
What is the Difference between a break and a fracture in a human bone?
Definition: A fracture is a broken bone. A broken bone is a fracture. While many people believe that a fracture is a "hairline break," or a certain type of broken bone, this is not true. A fracture and a broken bone are the same thing! Both of these words mean that the normal bone architecture has been disrupted. This does not imply a certain type of treatment, but in general, bones heal best when immobilized. Medical personnel describe fractures in the following ways:* A complete fracture is when the bone has broken into two pieces.* A greenstick fracture is when the bone cracks on one side only, not all the way through.* A single fracture is when the bone is broken in one place.* A comminuted fracture is when the bone is broken into more than two pieces or crushed.* A bowing fracture, which only happens in kids, is when the bone bends but doesn't break.* An open fracture is when the bone is sticking through theskin.
Is a broken collarbone a rare occurrence?
A broken collar bone is very rare if you do not do any contact sports then you are pretty safe. I have seen a man break it , but that was in rugby.
What episode does Naruto have a broken arm?
Don't think iv seen him break it by the bone but it has become useless to him sometimes
What is the general term meaning a broken bone?
A broken bone is a fracture.
What is the human bone. Most frequently broken?
The arm is.The collar bone is mostly broken
What is a fracture of the bone?
A broken bone is a bone that has suffered stress. Such stress could lead to several types of fractures.
If there is a bone s?
If there is a bone sticking out it is broken.
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.
Is a broken bone or a fractured bone worse?
In general, a broken bone and a fractured bone are the same thing and doctors will use the terms interchangeably.
What is brance or support to a broken bone?
A brace or support to a broken bone would be a cast. When a person experiences a clean break in a bone, a doctor will apply a cast to the broken bone area. The cast allows to bone to heal properly.
Will calcium tablets help heal a broken bone?
yes, it helps to heal the broken bone
When can you sign a cast on broken bone?
yes you can, the patient will not feel the broken bone once the cast is on.
Can people scuba dive with a broken bone?
You cannot safely dive with a broken bone. If it is a leg bone, it could be very hard to swim during scuba diving. If you have a broken arm bone, you could have trouble getting out of something if you get stuck. It is really unsafe to dive with a broken bone. When I got SCUBA certified, I learned never to dive with a broken bone, and to stay out of the water.
