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Welcome to our health education library. The information shared below is provided to you as an educational and informational source only and is not intended to replace a medical examination or consultation, or medical advice given to you by a physician or medical professional.

How Bones Heal

Bone is living tissue made up of cells. When a bone breaks, cells in the blood rush to the fractured area. These cells grow into new bone. Bones heal through a gradual process called remodeling. The length of this process depends on the type of fracture and how well the injury is cared for.

Tissues bleed around the fracture. This forms a blood clot in the space between bone fragments.

Cells form a network of strong fibers inside the blood clot. These fibers hold bone fragments together.

The fibers are replaced by new bone. At first, the new bone is weak and spongy. This is called a fracture callus.

The new bone grows stronger, even after a cast is removed. The fracture callus shrinks as the bone is used.

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