- * Callous Formation
- Fracture Line
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Bone Fracture & Healing
Bone Fracture Healing
Bone fracture leads to a healing process that involves involves callus formation and intramembranous and endochondral ossification to restore normal configuration.
4 Key Stages of Bone Healing
Inflammation
- < 48 hours. When the bone fractures and the blood vessels are disrupted, the inflammation stage is triggered.
Soft Callus
- ~ 72 hours. Hematoma is replaced by granulation tissue.
Hard Callus
- Soft callus transitions to woven bone.
Remodeling
- Woven bone transitions to lamellar bone.