To recover from a faster fracture it is advised to follow some practical advice, such as:
- Remaining cast by the time recommended by the doctor, avoiding making efforts, however, absolute rest is not recommended.
- Increase the consumption of foods rich in calcium because this promotes bone healing. Some examples: milk, dairy products, avocados and broccoli. More examples in: Foods rich in calcium.
- Increase consumption of foods rich in vitamin C, such as: orange, lemon, acerola and pineapple because they act in the regeneration of all tissues. See more in: Foods rich in vitamin C.
- Take a hydrolyzed collagen supplement with medical knowledge. This supplement ensures faster formation of cartilaginous tissues and is especially suitable for fractures near the joints or involving joints.
- Invest in foods with anti-inflammatory properties such as garlic, onion, tuna and salmon. See others: Anti-inflammatory food.
- In exposed fractures: Avoid sweet foods, because the more sugar in the blood, the worse the healing of the skin.
These foods are important to ensure perfect bone healing and regeneration of injured tissues and when consumed daily can help the individual recover faster from a fracture. Learn other tips to make bones stronger and recover faster from fractures by watching this video:
How to recover muscle movements and strength after a fracture
To recover muscle movements and strength after a fracture it is advised to do physiotherapy. The immobilized joint tends to become very rigid and to recover its movement it is advised to perform exercises of joint mobilization and the exercises of strengthening are indispensable for the individual to recover completely.
It might be useful:
- Placing the affected part in a bowl with warm water and performing some exercises still in the water may help, as warm water will lessen the sensation of pain and the movements will be more easily performed.
- Keep moving your fingers several times a day when your arm, hand or leg is immobilized;
- Rest with the cast member in a higher position because this prevents swelling, accelerating recovery.
In relation to complete fracture recovery it is important to have real expectations and move forward slowly. Rarely an individual who has been cast for more than 30 days will be able to perform all the movements that the joint allowed in less than 4 or 5 days. However, over time the movements may return to normal.
Fracture recovery time
The total recovery time from a fracture can be 20 days to 6 months or longer, depending on the individual's age and recoverability.
Children generally recover from a fracture in less than 2 months and older adults and may take up to 1 year to fully recover, especially when it comes to a fracture in the femur, for example, but by following the above recommendations this time can considerably.
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- Treatment for fracture
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- Collagen Hydrolyzed
