Home Remedies and Herbs for Fracture

The term “fracture” refers to a broken bone.¹ Bones are meant to remain rigid, but if enough force is applied, they will break. The severity will depend on the amount of force that caused the fracture.¹ In low-force impacts, small cracks may occur while in high-impact scenarios, the bone may break all the way through or shatter.²

There are many different types of bone fractures, some of the most common being:²

• Open fracture - A fracture is considered “open” when the broken bone punctures the skin or when a wound opens down to the broken bone. This is a very serious type of injury as it can lead to infection.
• Transverse fracture - This occurs when the fracture is made horizontally.
• Oblique fracture - This type of fracture features an angled fracture pattern.
• Comminuted fracture - This happens when the bone shatters into three or more pieces.
• Table fracture - A table fracture occurs when the broken ends of bone are out of place.

What Causes Fractures?

Bone fractures are most commonly caused by trauma. Common fracture causes include car accidents, sports injuries, or falls.³ They may also occur due to low bone density conditions such as osteoporosis.³ Stress fractures, which are small cracks in the bone, appear following periods of overuse and can lead to more serious fractures.¹ 

Fractures Symptoms

Fractures symptoms oftentimes involve:¹

• Swelling, bruising, or bleeding at break site
• Intense pain
• Tingling or numbness
• Misshapen joint or limb
• Trouble moving a limb

Seek emergency help if a fracture is accompanied by symptoms like heavy bleeding or deformed limb or if the person is unresponsive, the bone has pierced the skin, or you suspect a broken bone in the head, neck, or back.⁴ Seek medical attention immediately if you suspect a bone is broken to ensure it’s set properly so it can heal. Patients may need to have an x-ray done to confirm if a bone is broken.

Bone fracture treatment may include the use of casts or splints to keep the bones in place so they heal properly.² In some cases, surgery may be required, where plates, pins, or screws are used to keep bones in place.³ The type of cast used or surgery performed will depend on the site and severity of the fracture. Although fracture herbal remedies can’t replace proper medical care, they may help in reducing pain and swelling or speeding recovery following an injury.

References

1. http://www.umm.edu/programs/hand-center/services/fractures
2. http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=a00139
3. https://medlineplus.gov/fractures.html