fx healing
time frame: inflammation
hours
What happens during inflammation?
- fibrin/collagen laid down
fx healing
2-3 days
- osteoclasts/osteoblasts infiltrate
When does the true callous form?
1-2 weeks
fx healing: 6-8 weeks
standard time for immobilization
How long does remodeling continue to happen following a fx?
3-4 years
bone strength post-fx
In a normal, healthy individual, strength will return to what it was before the fx
Causes for improper healing
improper healing: vitamins
need to be in the right balances
When does peak bone density occur?
25-30 y.o.
When is the greatest bone density loss for women?
first 5 years after menopause
WORST at risk person for OP
post-menopausal and hysterectomy
only counts if it’s a full hysterectomy (ovaries removed)
Dexa scan is based on
t-scores
Dexa scan is based on
t-scores (standard deviations)
dexa scan values: normal
(-0.99, 0)
dexa scan values: osteopenia
(-2.49, -1)
dexa scan values: osteoporosis
Less than -2.5
bracing in a compression fx
compression fx: bed mobility
usually use log roll
compression fx: bed mobility
usually use log roll
What are some outpatient things to consider for people with compression fx?
outpatient ortho: postural considerations for OP and compression fx
- Think about where the majority of their body weight is
outpatient considerations for OP/compression fx: assistive devices
- shouldn’t have a rollator