Fractures Health Dictionary

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Fractures: From 2 Different Sources

Open or closed. In open fractures the skin is pierced; closed, the skin is not broken. As the incidence of neck-of-the-femur fractures associated with osteoporosis increases, with delayed healing in the elderly infirm, herbal mitotics have much to offer. Taken internally with Calcium supplements all kinds of fractures, including hip replacements, are assisted.

Treatment. Acute: give no food or drink in case anaesthetics are needed later. Do not bandage over open fractures. To promote collagen and callous formation: Horsetail, Mouse Ear, Fenugreek, Alfalfa, Marshmallow root, Mullein, Parsley, Comfrey leaves or tincture.

Decoction. Welsh traditional. Equal parts, Comfrey and Horsetail. 1 heaped teaspoon to each cup water gently simmered 20 minutes: half-cup thrice daily.

Dr J. Christopher USA. Equal parts, Mullein, Comfrey, Oak bark, Lobelia, Skullcap, Walnut, Marshmallow root, Wormwood, Gravel root.

Guaiacum. Liquid extract. 5-10 drops in water thrice daily.

Cinnamon. Healing effect on fractures.

Fracture with nerve laceration. St John’s Wort.

Topical. Comfrey paste or poultice.

Diet. High protein.

Supplements. Vitamins A, C, D, E. Calcium citrate malate (more effective than the carbonate), Dolomite, Magnesium, Zinc. 

Health Source: Bartrams Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine
Author: Health Encyclopedia
See BONE, DISORDERS OF – Bone fractures.
Health Source: Medical Dictionary
Author: Health Dictionary

Stress Fractures

Stress fractures are comparatively common in sportspeople. They tend to occur when an undue amount of exercise is taken – that is, an amount of exercise which an individual is not capable of coping with in his or her state of training. The main initial feature is pain over the affected bone that has been subjected to abnormal physical stress. This is usually insidious in onset, and worse at night and during and after exercise. It is accompanied by tenderness, and a lump may be felt over the affected site. X-ray evidence only appears after several weeks. Treatment consists of rest, some form of external support, and in the initial stage ANALGESICS to deaden or kill the pain. (See also BONE, DISORDERS OF – Bone fractures.)... stress fractures

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