Cracks and fractures of bones due to osteoporosis are, unfortunately, not uncommon . If it was not possible to protect yourself from injury, every effort must be made to ensure that the bones heal as quickly as possible.
Following all doctor's instructions, eating well during a fracture and taking medications enriched with vitamins and minerals will speed up healing. Folk remedies can also have a positive effect.
Fracture healing method
“...I would like to talk about the treatment of fractures according to Dr. Sumarokov’s scheme. If it weren’t for the injury, I would never have believed that at my age—and I’m 74 years old—bones could heal so quickly. As they say, there would be no happiness, but misfortune helped... In winter, I fell from a slippery porch, the result was a complex fracture of the tibia. The surgeon applied a cast, but warned that surgery might be required if something went wrong.
A friend brought a magazine with an article that described a fracture healing scheme recommended by Dr. Sumarokov. This is how my treatment using this method went. The first week after the fracture, I ate a lot of raw carrots: I ate a salad made from it and washed it down with juice. Then for 10 days I relied on fish and seafood, and at the next stage (another 10 days) - on jellied meat, buckwheat porridge, citrus fruits, rosehip infusion, fruit jelly.
And then - the final cycle: until the plaster was removed, I took ground eggshells with lemon juice. Even before the cast was removed, an x-ray showed that healing was proceeding normally.
So no surgery was required, the plaster was removed, and the rehabilitation period went well. Thanks to Dr. Sumarokov and his method!”
Vitamins for fracture
Method of healing fractures, Doctor of Biological Sciences D.D. Sumarokova is popular among our readers, so let’s take a closer look at it. The researcher divides the healing period into several stages. The duration of each depends on age: up to 40 years - 3-5 days, from 40 to 60 years - 5-7 days, 60 years and older - 7-10 days.
✅ Stage 1 . Within a few days, the bone wound is cleared. The body removes dead and damaged cells: polymers break down into certain fragments that perform signaling functions.
If you interfere with the cleansing process and start encouraging the body to synthesize new cells by taking special medications, the signal intensity will be weak and the healing process of the lesion will slow down.
Nutrition for injuries
As Dr. Sumarokov writes: “There are few cells in the bone that can respond to a signal. It is necessary that new ones be formed quickly, and with certain properties. The body has special regulatory molecules, but we have not yet learned how to control their synthesis and release.”
Therefore, the author offers sand to the body with the help of retinol: “You need to give the patient a lot of vitamin A, but not a ready-made drug, but its predecessor - beta-carotene, so that our smart body itself creates the amount of retinol it needs.” So at the first stage it is recommended to drink carrot juice. The doctor suggests drinking it in descending order: 1st day - 3-4 glasses, 2nd - 2-3 glasses, 3rd - 1-2 glasses, 4th and further - a glass.
✅ Stage 2 is the beginning of the process of formation of new bone tissue. Vitamin D is responsible for this. According to Dr. Sumarokov, it can be obtained both from sea fish and by taking pharmaceutical medications.
✅ At the 3rd stage, there is an active formation of new bone tissue, which requires building material. Sumarokov recommends eating pork jellied meat every day. It can be partially replaced with jelly and jellied fish. At the same time, you need to take vitamin C and iron: you can take pharmaceutical medications or choose a diet. As sources of ascorbic acid, Sumarokov advises using rosehip infusion, citrus fruits, Japanese quince, and to obtain iron, include buckwheat porridge and apples in the diet - an excellent source of iron, according to Sumarokov, is the so-called apple hedgehog.
Malunion of bone
APPLE HEDGEHOG is an old Russian way of raising hemoglobin levels in the blood. You need to stick 4 nails into the apple and leave it for 12 hours, then remove the nails and eat the apple immediately. Of course, the nails must be washed first, and it is best to boil them. It is recommended to choose green varieties of apples.
✅ Stage 4 is characterized by the deposition of mineral components of bone onto the formed base. The body requires calcium and phosphorus - approximately in a ratio of 2:1. As Dost Sumarokov writes, “phosphorus is absorbed and transported easily, but calcium absorption requires active vitamin D. In addition, calcium enters the bone in the form of calcium citrate. There is usually no shortage of it, but just in case, a lemon won't hurt. A good source of calcium is eggshells.”
Calcium-D3 Nycomed
Calcium-D3 Nycomed is prescribed for fractures for rapid healing of bones. Due to the fact that the composition includes calcium and vitamin D3, the drug is well absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract and is evenly distributed in the body. Taking this drug allows you to accelerate bone regeneration and replenish the deficiency of microelements.
Special instructions:
- the medicine is available in the form of chewable tablets with orange or mint flavor, which is especially popular with children;
- The frequency and duration of administration is prescribed by the doctor, depending on the severity of the patient’s condition and age characteristics. The average dose is 2-3 tablets per day;
- a significant advantage is that the drug can be taken regardless of food;
- There are almost no side effects. Calcium-D3 Nycomed is well tolerated by patients, reviews of the drug are positive;
- during pregnancy and lactation, the drug is prescribed by a doctor according to strict indications with subsequent monitoring of calcium in the blood.
Copper nickels for pain
“...After the fracture, the pain in my arm did not go away for a long time: the bones ached, especially in the evenings and before bad weather. I remembered a folk recipe for treating with copper. I found old copper coins at home, washed them and bandaged them on my injured hand. It was like this for three days and the pain began to subside.”
In folk medicine for the treatment of fractures, copper is used as an analgesic and an activator of mineral metabolism.
It is known that copper is actively involved in metabolism, hematopoiesis, and promotes the absorption of vitamin C.
When copper is applied externally, its ions enter the body through the skin. The most powerful healing effect is observed after a few days, when the metal, upon contact with the skin, oxidizes and darkens, the skin underneath turns greenish.
Not all copper is suitable for treatment. If these are Soviet coins, then they must be issued before 1961, made of MB grade copper. Copper grades such as “MOO”, “MOB”, “MG” are also recommended for treatment.
For therapy, you can use special copper plates, bracelets, and rings. As a rule, they are worn or tied for 3-5 days, then removed and the skin is cleaned. After 3 days, the procedure is repeated. To eliminate pain, swelling and strengthen bones after fractures, it is recommended to conduct at least 10 sessions of copper applications.
! Contraindications are skin diseases and allergies to copper.
Why don’t bones heal and what affects their recovery period?
- Patient's age. Everyone knows that over the years the ability of bones to recover weakens, which is why for a damaged bone to heal completely, a child will need much less time than an elderly person.
- Bone size is also important because small and large bones can grow together much faster than large bones.
- The type of fracture also plays an important role, since with an open fracture, unwanted microorganisms can enter the wound, which will slow down healing.
- A timely visit to a doctor will help you immediately determine the type of injury and take all necessary measures to treat it. Therefore, in case of a fracture, you should not self-medicate.
- When an injury occurs, muscles or ligaments can be damaged, some of which sometimes get caught between broken bones and prevent them from healing.
- If first aid is not provided immediately or incorrectly, this can lead to severe blood loss, which will have a very negative impact on the period of bone healing.
- If a person has been in an accident and has multiple bone fractures, then the period of complete regeneration will be very long, since this will be a large load on the body.
- Poor diet and exhaustion will also negatively affect the process of bone restoration.
- If a broken bone is not fixed correctly, it will not heal for a long time.
- If incorrectly selected implants are used, the healing process may slow down.
- The presence of any inflammatory diseases in the patient will not have the best effect on the healing process.
- Overexertion of a broken limb will lead to a long recovery.
- If metabolism is disturbed, problems may arise during bone restoration.
- Often, in people who suffer from excess weight, bone tissue regenerates much worse.
For severe fractures
Comfrey
“...The husband had an accident, the result was a broken arm and a compression fracture of a vertebra in the cervical spine. She was discharged from the hospital wearing a collar and a cast. I read in the newspaper that in folk medicine the roots of medicinal plants are used to treat fractures. It is called accordingly - larkspur, bonebreaker .
It is written that it helps against fractures, cracks, and osteoporosis. So I started preparing the medicine for two: my husband and my mother. She has osteoporosis and has already had fractures. I dug up enough larkspur roots for an entire army and put them in the refrigerator.
I took a little at a time, grated it, mixed it with honey about 1:5 - the result was an almost black paste. My husband took 0.5 teaspoon 3 times a day, my mother took the same amount, but 1 time a day. When the cast was removed from my husband’s arm, we applied compresses to the fracture site: grated root was wrapped in gauze and applied to the arm for 20-30 minutes. They helped with both pain and swelling.
When the cervical collar was removed, a compress was applied to the neck. My husband's rehabilitation went well. By the way, as an examination showed, my mother’s bone condition has improved.”
The therapeutic effect of comfrey (larkspur, bonebreaker, sebaceous root) is explained by the presence in its composition of a large amount of allantoin - a substance necessary for fractures and bone diseases, including osteoporosis.
It also contains alkaloids, mucous and tannins, flavonoids, essential oils, inulin and sugars. In folk medicine, all parts of the plant are used, but the roots are considered the most valuable raw material.
Allantoin has a strong anti-inflammatory, healing effect, helps granulation and tissue regeneration, and promotes bone fusion.
The local analgesic effect of larkspur is explained by the content of choline in it, which improves blood circulation in tissues, relieves swelling, helps resolve hematomas, as well as rosmarinic acid, which has an anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect.
Preparations from comfrey roots are used for fractures and diseases of the musculoskeletal system. Medicines from this plant also help with colds, bronchitis and stomach diseases. Comfrey roots are dug up in early spring or late autumn. They can be dried or stored raw in the refrigerator.
For external use, use grated root with honey and vegetable oil: 100 g of raw materials, 2 tbsp. spoons of honey and 1 tbsp. Mix a spoonful of vegetable oil, heat, stirring, over low heat, leave for 24 hours. Apply the resulting ointment to gauze and use as a compress.
For fractures and osteoporosis, take grated root with honey: no more than 2-3 g of raw material per dose. You can drink alcohol tincture. To prepare it, pour 100 g of crushed larkspur roots into 0.5 liters of vodka.
Leave in a dark place for 14 days, shaking occasionally. Take no 30 drops 3 times a day. After removing the plaster, the tincture diluted 1:1 with water can be used for compresses.
Contraindications to taking larkspur preparations: pregnancy, childhood, serious heart disease, individual intolerance. The ointment is not recommended for use for skin diseases or allergic reactions.
Fir oil will relieve swelling during a fracture
“...Last year I fell right at home and hit my hand hard. I went to see my neighbor, a nurse. She said that most likely I had a fracture, and lubricated my hand with fir oil for pain relief. I went to the hospital, it turned out that it was actually a fracture. I walked in a cast for almost 2 months, and when it was removed, I remembered the miraculous properties of fir oil - it helped me reduce pain immediately after the fracture. I began to lubricate my hand several times a day, and the pain and swelling went away... This is how fir oil eased my suffering.”
Fir oil is widely used in official and alternative medicine to eliminate many unpleasant symptoms, including pain, swelling, and inflammation. Its medicinal properties are explained by its rich chemical composition. In particular, it contains bornyl acetate, a substance that promotes tissue regeneration. The tannins contained in fir oil relieve inflammation and suppress the growth of pyogenic bacteria; carotenoids participate in phosphorus-calcium metabolism, increase immunity and promote bone tissue restoration in case of fractures; tocopherol regulates metabolic processes in tissues, including bone; ascorbic acid improves immunity and promotes calcium absorption.
Calcium preparations
Today, there are many drugs on the pharmacological market that contain calcium. It would seem that this microelement is an important component of bone tissue; taking calcium during a fracture will be beneficial, and the larger the dose, the better for a person. But it's not that simple. Firstly, in some preparations calcium is in a form that is poorly absorbed by the body. Secondly, it is necessary to strictly adhere to the dosage and periodically check the level of this trace element in the blood. After all, excess calcium leads to problems with the cardiovascular system and contributes to the formation of stones in the kidneys and gall bladder. Therefore, the choice of medicine must be approached with special attention.
Bone regeneration (fracture healing): stages, timing, conditions for accelerating fracture healing
This chapter presents the biological and biomechanical basis of fracture treatment. We will look at how a broken bone behaves under different biological and mechanical conditions and how this influences the surgeon's choice of treatment. Any surgical procedure can change the biological conditions, and any fixation method can change the mechanical conditions.
Bone regeneration (fracture healing)
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