Primary vs Secondary Healing Flashcards by Tomas Gianoli | Brainscape

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What is Primary healing?

A

Refers to modern surgery.
Where the bone is compressed together + fixated.
Osteoclasts invade across the fracture.
Osteoblasts directly form new bone.

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What is the disadvantage of primary healing?

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Not strong.
Relies on external fixation for strength.
Gains strength over time with mobilisation.

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What is an advantage of primary healing?

A

Get moving quicker.
Can walk on it straight away.

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What is secondary healing?

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Refers to the natural process of healing a bone will experience after a fracture.

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