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Fracture
Description
Known as a break of the bone, a fracture can be characterised
as one of two general types: simple or compound. A simple
fracture occurs when the bone breaks cleanly, without penetrating
the Skin. Likewise, a compound fracture results when the
broken bone protrudes out of the Skin, making the fracture
much more susceptible to Infection.
A "greenstick"
fracture occurs in children, and like an immature stick,
the bone only breaks on one side due to the elasticity of
youth. A "burst" fracture occurs in the elderly,
when the bone is so brittle that it cannot support its load
anymore, and disintegrates. This condition is usually caused
by Osteoporosis.
Fractures are usually
the result of a sudden blow or fall, although repetitive
Stress can cause minor cracks. Osteoporosis usually causes
fractures in the elderly.
Nutritional Supplements
Boron (1)
Calcium (2)
Glucosamine Sulphate (5)
Magnesium (3)
Silica
Vitamin A
Vitamin C (4)
Vitamin D (2)
Zinc
References
1. Hunt CD, Herbert JL: Effects of dietary Boron on Calcium
and mineral metabolism in the streptozotocin-injected, Vitamin
D3-deprived rat, Magnes Trace Elem, 10(5-6), 1991-1992,
387-408.
2. Meunier P: Prevention of Hip Fractures by correcting
Calcium and Vitamin D insufficiencies in elderly people,
Scandinavian Journal of Rheumatology, 103(Suppl), 1996,
75-78.
3. Wu N, et al: Effects of Magnesium citrate and phytin
on reducing urinary Calcium excretion in rats, World J Urol,
12(6), 1994, 323-328.
4. Maderazo EG, et al: A randomized trial of replacement
antioxidant vitamin therapy for neutrophil locomotory dysfunction
in blunt trauma, Journal of trauma, 31(8), Aug 1991, 1142-1150.
5. Theodosakis J: The Arthritis Cure, St. Martin’s
Press, New York: 1997. |
