What should not be eaten with a bone fracture?

Written by Li Jin
Orthopedics
Updated on September 02, 2024
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Patients with bone fractures should avoid consuming spicy and stimulating foods such as chili peppers, as well as high-fat, high-calorie foods like fatty meats, cream, barbecue, and fried foods. They should also avoid high-sugar foods like various sweet treats with high sugar content, and overly salty foods, as these can be detrimental to the healing of fractures. Additionally, it is advised that patients with bone fractures should not smoke or drink alcohol. Following a fracture, it is beneficial to include more high-quality protein and vitamin-rich foods in their diet, such as milk, eggs, beans, chicken, fish, various fresh vegetables, and fruits, as these foods are favorable for the recovery of bone fractures.

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Post-fracture sequelae

For the sequelae of bone fractures, usually, patients who have sustained a fracture will not have sequelae if they actively cooperate with treatment. However, if treatment is improper, a series of sequelae can easily occur, with the most common manifestations being the following. First, after the fracture, if there is no active and strict attention to rest, protection, and immobilization, later muscle traction can cause displacement at the site of the fracture, leading to deformity healing and affecting the patient's normal function. Second, after a fracture, due to prolonged inactivity, the joints may become stiff and the muscles may contract. When it becomes possible to exercise later, patients may exercise insufficiently due to fear of pain, resulting in very poor joint mobility, which affects the normal function of the patient. Third, for fractures in some special areas, such as a femoral tibial fracture, this may lead to avascular necrosis of the femoral head in patients.

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What is the best treatment for a bone fracture?

A bone fissure, also known as a crack fracture, involves only a cortical crack, with no significant compromise to the bone's firmness and stability. Therefore, conservative treatment can be chosen for a crack fracture, using supports or external fixation to promote healing and recovery of the fracture. However, during the external fixation process, it is crucial to monitor the limb's blood circulation and sensation to prevent symptoms associated with high pressure in the basement membrane.

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Will a bone fracture cause swelling?

A bone fissure is actually a type of fracture. It refers to the occurrence of a fissure fracture in the cortex of the bone, but the stability of the bone remains intact. A bone fissure can also present symptoms such as localized pain, swelling, and restricted movement. Following a bone fissure, there will be localized bleeding, and the surrounding soft tissues may also be damaged, contributing to swelling. Therefore, in the early stages of a bone fissure, it is advisable to immobilize and rest the affected area. Cold compresses can be applied to reduce local blood flow, thereby easing bleeding and alleviating swelling.

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What to eat for a bone fracture?

In the early stages of a bone fracture, it is generally necessary to pay strict attention to rest and protection, as gastrointestinal motility can become relatively slow. Therefore, for such patients, it is necessary to consume easily digestible foods early on, including more vegetables and fruits. Once the fracture site becomes more stable during the later stages, it is important to enhance nutrition and actively carry out calcium supplementation. For example, patients can drink pork rib soup or pig trotter soup, and also need to eat items like shrimp shells and lean meat. However, it is crucial to avoid spicy and stimulating foods, as well as greasy foods, and to quit smoking and drinking, as these can negatively impact the healing of the fracture. Additionally, for patients with fractures, it is mandatory to strictly ensure rest and protective immobilization.

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What should you pay attention to with a bone fracture?

A bone fissure is actually a type of fracture, characterized by a crack in the cortical bone, yet the overall stability of the bone remains intact. Even with a fissure, treatment similar to that for fractures should be implemented: immobilization and appropriate cold therapy in the early stages to aid in healing. After immobilization, it is crucial to limit excessive movement to prevent the stable fracture from becoming unstable. During immobilization, attention must be paid to the circulation around the fracture site and the mobility of joints in adjacent areas of the limb. If severe swelling occurs, along with restricted movement of neighboring limbs, symptoms of compartment syndrome may be present. Therefore, it is essential to be vigilant about circulation and sensory changes in the affected area.