How long does it take for a bone fracture to heal? The sooner you treat it, the faster your recovery will be

Bone fracture is also a common type of fracture, but it is a relatively mild fracture. Dislocation is generally uncommon. As for how long it takes for a bone fracture to heal, if it is treated promptly, well cared for, and applied with timely medication, it will generally heal in about a week.

1. How long does it take for a bone fracture to heal?

Some people think that bone cracks are a minor problem and will heal after a few days of treatment. Some people do not pay attention to rest at all, and continue to work, study and exercise as before. They only regret it when the bone cracks become displaced fractures and require surgery. Bone cracks are medically called fissure fractures, which are a type of fracture. In clinical practice, crack fractures without obvious displacement are the most common, which are generally caused by direct blows, minor impacts and falls, etc. However, if you do not take it seriously and continue to move, it may easily lead to re-displacement of the fracture. Displaced fractures cause pain and may even require surgical treatment. Therefore, bone cracks should never be underestimated and medical treatment should be sought promptly. Traditional Chinese medicine is good for treating bone fractures. Applying 1-2 doses of the medicine externally on a new injury can relieve pain and swelling, promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis, and connect bones and tendons. 3-4 doses of the medicine can reach the clinical cure standard. Generally, after 2 weeks of recuperation, the injury will heal quickly, and there are usually no sequelae after healing. I hope that patients with bone fractures will not take it lightly.

2. Bone fracture care

1. Psychological care

Patients with fractures caused by sudden accidents will be very nervous, especially with concerns about functional exercises. Therefore, nursing staff should carefully observe the patient's emotional changes, patiently explain the importance and methods of functional exercises, and guide patients to exercise correctly, so as to relieve their concerns and enable them to actively exercise to cooperate with treatment.

2. Home care

(1) It is better to arrange a diet rich in vitamins and calcium.

(2) Increase sunshine time. If there is insufficient sunshine in winter, you can supplement with vitamin D or cod liver oil to promote calcium absorption.

(3) Functional exercise methods after discharge are the same as before.

(4) Pay attention to the position and tightness of the splint on the affected limb. If there is any abnormality, seek medical attention immediately.

(5) Pay attention to the blood circulation of the affected limb. If you find pain in the area where the splint is pressed, or if the exposed distal fingers become cyanotic or pale, you should seek medical attention immediately.

(6) Maintain functional position, posture requirements are the same as before.