Can bone callus grow after a fracture for a month?

A question that many friends are concerned about is: "Can bone callus grow within one month after a fracture?" However, the time it takes for bone callus to grow varies from person to person. For most patients, the early formation of bone callus takes two to three weeks, and it takes about two months to reshape. Let’s talk in detail about the time when callus appears and its significance for fracture patients.

It takes more than three weeks after fracture surgery for obvious callus to form. If the dislocation is repositioned, the time needs to be recalculated.

Generally speaking, it takes three months to six months for a fracture to heal, with certain differences in different parts of the body. It is forbidden to bear weight before the fracture heals. Check X-rays regularly to determine when you can bear weight based on the situation.

Patients with fractures need to supplement trace elements such as zinc, iron, and manganese. The foods mainly include animal liver, seafood, mushrooms, eggs, beans, green leafy vegetables, oatmeal, mustard, cheese, etc. Patients with fractures can eat more appropriately. But one thing that needs to be mentioned in particular is not to smoke, which can damage the healing ability of skin wounds. Pay more attention to rest in daily life.

In addition to proper treatment after a fracture, a good diet can promote early healing and recovery of the fracture. Especially for the elderly who are weak, have osteoporosis, and have weak limbs, dietary nutrition after a fracture is even more important.

The appearance of callus after a fracture is a sign that the fracture is beginning to heal gradually, but it does not mean that the fracture has healed completely. It is normal to still feel pain at the fracture site and you need to continue to recover. The lack of clarity of the fracture line after a fracture indicates that it has basically healed. As long as there is no further injury, displacement will generally not occur. Strengthen functional exercise, have regular check-ups, avoid catching cold, and have regular check-ups.

The time it takes for fractures to heal is the shortest in children and the longest in the elderly. Children's fractures usually heal within two weeks, young people need 2-3 months, and the elderly need about 6 months. For non-union of fractures, you can learn about Traditional Chinese Medicine targeted fluid infiltration therapy, a treatment method that combines Chinese and Western medicine, and external application to the affected area to promote bone growth.