Does A Bone Heal Stronger After It Is Broken?

A common question patients ask is whether or not bone heals stronger after it breaks. The short answer is no. In this short video the surgeons discuss this topic.

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[saurontl]

This video was so helpful! I'm recovering from a wrist fracture, and these tips are a game changer.

[jamesparlane]

In most cases the person will LEARN to avoid breaking the bone again. So, while the bone is not stronger, the BRAIN, if any, is.

[mandydehoog]

Docs awesome answer. Great to know. Love your smiles❤️🤗🇨🇦

[debraduckworth]

Really miss your “old” intro music! Bring it back😃

[riverbender]

Your shows are amazing and informative. Thank You.

[darlenericotta]

Good to know about the Hulk being green, Thanks and thank you it is good to know how strong your bones are after surgery. Still better than not being fixed! Thanks so much Docs!

[marciaborg]

Yes it does take time for them to heal.

[chuck]

Thanks for the info on both bones. And the hulk.

[GreggBB]

I look forward to a video about what takes place when a bone heals

[bw]

Goodness....one never knows what they are going to learn tuning in LOL.
Thanks for sharing Gentlemen.

[Better_Call_Raul]

I like the change of caps. The old cap looked like a child's cap.

[rodgardner]

The Cliff Claven of orthopaedic surgeons✅

[michellecameron]

Two years ago, my daughter fractured her fifth metatarsal at one of those trampoline activity centers, place called ‘Flip Out’ here in Australia. A couple of weeks ago she was at Laser Tag and has fractured her Cuboid bone on the same foot! After seeing it on the X-ray, it looks more like she chipped a piece of the bone on the side of the cuboid bone since the fragment seems to be floating.

[adueedu]

If I recover as fast as I hope after watching this, I'll be out running marathons in no time!

[m.m.m.c.a.k.e]

Dang! Three fun facts in one short video! Have a great Friday, y’all!!

[veronika-wr]

Love the way u end all your videos - u are in charge of your own health! Boom!

[donnamariebrown]

Great video Docs. Is the bone stronger if it has a plate on it? I've got a few of those. Thanks.

[lanamolczyk]

I tore my plantaris muscle and tendon and ended with a large hematoma on my calf that had to be removed. Have you ever done a video on this (large hematomas)? I have a drain and 10 staples. I was surprised how much I did not know about this. Thank you

[CanadaMyHome]

Hi guys! How quickly do bones absorb vitamin D tablets? Can one over dose (but not die) on Vitamin D? Thank you.☀️

[teresaestes]

Love your videos! Interested to hear your feedback. My dad who is 83 broke his leg up high on the same leg he had a hip replacement years ago. Initially they said they would likely have to replace it and do surgery. They decided to do nothing. What is the likelihood of it healing, starting physical therapy? Thank you