Bone healing, or fracture healing, is a proliferative physiological process in which the body facilitates the repair of a bone fracture.Generally bone fracture treatment consists of a doctor pushing dislocated bones back into place via relocation with or without anaesthetic, stabilizing their position, and then waiting for this bone healing process to occur.
The natural process of healing a fracture starts when the injured bone and surrounding tissues bleed, forming what's called fracture Hematoma. The blood coagulates to form a blood clot situated between the broken fragments. Within a few days blood vessels grow into the jelly-like matrix of the blood clot. The new blood vessels bring phagocytes to the area, which gradually remove the non-viable material. The blood vessels also bring fibroblasts in the walls of the vessels and these multiply and produce collagen fibres. In this way the blood clot is replaced by a matrix of collagen. Collagen's rubbery consistency allows bone fragments to move only a small amount unless severe or persistent force is applied.
At this stage, some of the fibroblasts begin to lay down bone matrix (calcium hydroxyapatite) in the form of insoluble crystals. This mineralization of the collagen matrix stiffens it and transforms it into bone. In fact, bone is a mineralized collagen matrix; if the mineral is dissolved out of bone, it becomes rubbery. Healing bone callus is on average sufficiently mineralized to show up on X-ray within 6 weeks in adults and less in children. This initial "woven" bone does not have the strong mechanical properties of mature bone. By a process of remodeling, the woven bone is replaced by mature "lamellar" bone. The whole process can take up to 18 months, but in adults the strength of the healing bone is usually 80% of normal by 3 months after the injury.
Several factors can help or hinder the bone healing process. For example, any form of nicotine hinders the process of bone healing, and adequate nutrition (including calcium intake) will help the bone healing process. Weight-bearing stress on bone, after the bone has healed sufficiently to bear the weight, also builds bone strength. The bone shards can also embed in the muscle causing great pain. Although there are theoretical concerns about NSAIDs slowing the rate of healing, there is not enough evidence to warrant withholding the use of this type analgesic in simple fractures.
Symptoms :-
Cushing's syndrome
Clotting disorders
(i)
Hemophilia
(ii)
Sickle cell disease
Circulatory disorders
Vein disorders
Artery disorders
Wound infection
Radiation damage
Immune disorders
AIDS
Tuberculosis
Cancer
Causes :-
Diabetes
Poor circulation
Poor diet
Normal aging - healing reduces with age
Medicines advised and dosage :-
Atharva Nirgundi Siddha Taila
Disclaimer :-
The causes, symptoms, dietary advise and behaviour advise as well as Medicines advised are based on General Condition of disease. It is advisable to consult medical practitioner for any health irregularities, to avoid further complications.
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