Fracture
What to do when a bone breaks: treatment and recovery
A fracture is an injury where a bone breaks or cracks due to strong force.
There are traumatic fractures caused by sports or accidents, and pathological fractures that happen when bones are weakened by conditions like osteoporosis.
Stress fractures, caused by repeated strain, are common in athletes.
Even a hairline crack counts as a fracture. Because treatment differs depending on the type and location, accurate diagnosis with X-ray or CT scan is important.
The bone breaks from a fall, accident, or impact during sports
Bones weakened by osteoporosis can break even from a minor impact
Small, repeated stress from running or repetitive movements builds up and causes a break
When properly immobilized, bones can repair themselves by forming new bone tissue
Recovery time varies depending on the location and severity of the fracture, but accurate diagnosis and choosing the right treatment are the keys to faster healing. For patients with osteoporosis, preventing future fractures is also important.
Our clinic uses an ultrasound bone healing device (Osteotron).
This treatment applies low-intensity ultrasound to the fracture site, which is expected to encourage bone regeneration and support healing. It is used mainly for fractures that are hard to heal (nonunion or delayed union), and can be used at home for 20 minutes a day (insurance coverage is subject to conditions).