Talk:Bone healing

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Above undated message substituted from Template:Dashboard.wikiedu.org assignment by PrimeBOT (talk) 16:05, 16 January 2022 (UTC)Reply

Everything from "Other forms and complications" on down is completely plagairized from http://experts.about.com/e/b/bo/bone_healing.htm with no assertion of permission. 68.39.174.238 07:06, 19 December 2006 (UTC)Reply

It's been removed. James.Spudeman 10:44, 6 February 2007 (UTC)Reply

Tag up since March, 2007, no discussion. Removed tag. WLU (talk) 16:26, 29 November 2007 (UTC)Reply

I would like to see a time line graph of the healing process if at all possible. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 121.91.38.110 (talk) 04:15, 15 October 2008 (UTC)Reply

The article lead goes "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 said healing process to occur." What's this about a 'said healing process'? What does that refer to? The article had at this point not said anything about any healing processes. If it's a reference to the article title, then it's recursive. This is broken, Imma fixit. -lethe ^{talk +} 04:39, 10 April 2011 (UTC)Reply

In the sentence "Generally bone fracture treatment consists of a doctor pushing dislocated bones back into place," the word "dislocated" is inaccurate and misleading. A dislocation is something that happens when two bones on either side of a joint are shifted out of position: a "dislocated elbow," a "dislocated shoulder," etc. The parts of a fracture, when in poor opposition, are said to be "displaced." Some injuries are combined "fracture-dislocations." Please use the term "displaced bones." - MD, San Francisco —Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.122.43.38 (talk) 20:25, 21 April 2011 (UTC)Reply

Besides nutrition, avoiding smoking and alcohol, and slowly beginning careful exercise according to doctor's prescription are additional keys patient participation in optimizing the healing process.

Here are studies and other sources providing evidence for nutritional support for optimal fracture healing and for bolstering bones against recurrence.

Marsh DR1, Li G.

The biology of fracture healing: optimising outcome.

Br Med Bull. 1999;55(4):856-69.

http://bmb.oxfordjournals.org/content/55/4/856.long

PMID 10746335

"Vitamin D Prevents Fractures, But Role in Cancer Remains Unclear The analysis was requested by the United States Preventive Services Task Force, and was the only study requested in advance of its draft statement on recommendations for vitamin D intake, set to be issued in January" by Karen Rowan and MyHealthNewsDaily Scientific American December 19, 2011

The book “Preventing and Reversing Osteoporosis” 1994 by Dr. Alan Gaby, M.D., sets out studies showing the benefits of a number of nutrients, e.g., the surprising value of magnesium and vitamin K.

Giovanni

Vitamin D supplementation in fractured patient: how, when and why

Clin Cases Miner Bone Metab. 2009 May-Aug; 6(2): 120–124.

PMC 2781221

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2781221/

"Vitamin D and calcium supplementation, in addition to antiosteoporosis treatment after surgery or conservative treatment, can ensure optimal recovery and survival, especially in hip fractured patients.”

This full-text article provides large sections on:

Vitamin D supplementation in fractured patient: why

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Vitamin D supplementation in fractured patient: when

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Vitamin D supplementation in fractured patient: how and how much?

Kitchen

Not just calcium and vitamin D: other nutritional considerations in osteoporosis.

Curr Rheumatol Rep. 2007 Apr;9(1):85-92.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17437673

PMID 17437673

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17437673

“… vitamin B-12 and vitamin K that may reduce fracture risk by increasing bone mineral density as well as the improvement of bone microarchitecture. Diets high in fruits and vegetables contribute nutrients such as magnesium associated with bone health and may also produce an alkaline environment, reducing calcium excretion … "

Ahmadieh

Nutr Rev. 2011 Oct;69(10):584-98. doi: 10.1111/j.1753-4887.2011.00372.x.

Vitamins and bone health: beyond calcium and vitamin D.

Abstract

Osteoporosis is a major health disorder associated with an increased risk of fracture. Nutrition is among the modifiable factors that influence the risk of osteoporosis and fracture. Calcium and vitamin D play important roles in improving bone mineral density and reducing the risk of fracture. Other vitamins appear to play a role in bone health as well. In this review, the findings of studies that related the intake and/or the status of vitamins other than vitamin D to bone health in animals and humans are summarized. Studies of vitamin A showed inconsistent results. Excessive, as well as insufficient, levels of retinol intake may be associated with compromised bone health. Deficiencies in vitamin B, along with the consequent elevated homocysteine level, are associated with bone loss, decreased bone strength, and increased risk of fracture. Deficiencies in vitamins C, E, and K are also associated with compromised bone health; this effect may be modified by smoking, estrogen use or hormonal therapy after menopause, calcium intake, and vitamin D. These findings highlight the importance of adequate nutrition in preserving bone mass and reducing the risk of osteoporosis and fractures.

Lanham-New

Importance of calcium, vitamin D and vitamin K for osteoporosis prevention and treatment.

Proc Nutr Soc. 2008 May;67(2):163-76. doi: 10.1017/S0029665108007003.

PMID 18412990

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18412990

Flodin

Additive effects of nutritional supplementation, together with bisphosphonates, on bone mineral density after hip fracture: a 12-month randomized controlled study.

Clin Interv Aging. 2014 Jul 7;9:1043-50. doi: 10.2147/CIA.S63987. eCollection 2014. PMID 25045257 ; PMC 4094579 Free PMC Article ( http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4094579/ )

(As I read it, the study group receiving both bisphosphonates calcium (1,000 mg) and vitamin D3 (800 IU) daily, plus supplementation with 40 g protein and did better than the group that received all but the protein. The study group had increased bone mineral density, while the no-protein-supplement group’s BMD decreased.

Gigante

Vitamin K and D association stimulates in vitro osteoblast differentiation of fracture site derived human mesenchymal stem cells.

J Biol Regul Homeost Agents. 2008 Jan;22(1):35-44.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18394316

An in vitro study published in January 2008 observing that combining vitamins D3 and vitamin stimulated the proliferation and differentiation of the osteoblast cells required to heal bone, and so might provide a “promising … strategy for reparative osteogenesis.”

Here’s an extensive article on the topic of

Micronutrients and Bone Health

http://lpi.oregonstate.edu/infocenter/bonehealth.html#micronutrients

Written August 2012 by: Giana Angelo, Ph.D. Linus Pauling Institute Oregon State University

Reviewed August 2012 by: Connie M. Weaver, Ph.D. Distinguished Professor and Department Head Department of Nutrition Science Purdue University

3 methods of bone healing: 1.indirect 2.direct 3.distraction histiogenesis(invented by james aramson) indirect method is the most common type== Physiology and process of healing == In the process of fracture healing, several phases of recovery facilitate the proliferation and protection of the areas surrounding fractures and dislocations. The length of the process depends on the extent of the injury, and usual margins of two to three weeks are given for the reparation of most upper bodily fractures; anywhere above four weeks given for lower bodily injury.^{[citation needed]}

Pdf by Susan e. Brown, linked as first footnote regarding the role of nutrients on bone healing, contains some dismayal claims such as "Homeopathy is a powerful medicine and when possible the best policy is to seek the advice of a professional homeopath.", and cites as credible stuff like human energy fields, touch healing, reiki and more of the likes. Panchurret (talk) 19:01, 23 September 2021 (UTC)Reply

Removed and substituted with a more scientific one:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5804294/#__ffn_sectitle Panchurret (talk) 06:55, 26 September 2021 (UTC)Reply

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