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First, the broken bone pieces have to be realigned so that they are in the correct position (which is the position they were in before they broke) and then, the bone has to be set, or stabilized with a cast or splint, so that the pieces remain aligned and do not become misaligned again before they have a chance to heal.
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What type of stimulation often is used to promote healing of a slow- healing fracture?
electrical or ultrasound stimulation
The first major event of fracture healing?
Hematoma formation (when blood rushes from the broken vessels to form a clot) is the first step of fracture healing.
What is the first event of fracture healing?
The first event of fracture healing is the formation of a blood clot at the site of the fracture. This initiates the inflammatory response and brings in cells that will start the process of repairing the bone.
Is a distal fibula fracture with callus good or bad?
A bone fracture is never good. A callus on the bone fracture indicates healing has started.
What type of stimulation is used often to promote healing of a slow healing fracture?
electrical or ultrasound stimulation
What type of stimulating often is used to promote healing of a slow healing fracture?
electrical or ultrasound stimulation
What is type of stimulation often is used to promote healing of a slow healing fracture?
electrical or ultrasound stimulation
What type of stimulation often is used to promote healing of a slow healing fracture?
electrical or ultrasound stimulation
What is the healing time for an avulsion finger fracture?
6 weeks
The first major event of fracture healing is?
Hematoma formation
What is the first step to healing a fracture?
wrap it up in a cast
When is a fracture considered to be healed?
Recovery is complete when there is no bone motion at the fracture site, and x rays indicate complete healing
