Will a bone fracture be painful?

Written by Lv Yao
Orthopedics
Updated on March 14, 2025
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A bone fissure is actually a type of fracture, which refers to a fracture where there is a crack in the cortical bone, but the stability of the bone remains intact. Symptoms of a bone fissure include pain, swelling, and limited mobility. Treatment for a bone fissure should follow the same protocols as for fractures, such as appropriate immobilization, early local cold compresses to reduce swelling, and alleviating the severity of pain and swelling. Therefore, pain is present when a bone fissure occurs, as it is a type of fracture. During treatment, it is important to monitor for disturbances in sensory and blood circulation in the limbs, particularly the extremities. Sometimes, a bone fissure can cause increased local swelling, leading to sensory and circulation disturbances in the extremities. In such cases, observation is crucial, and it is advisable to seek treatment at an orthopedic department in a reputable hospital if a bone fissure occurs.

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How to treat an old fracture?

The concept of a bone fissure refers to a condition where the bone is not completely broken but is partially cracked, known as a fissure. The treatment for a bone fissure generally involves plaster fixation, typically for a duration of four to six weeks. However, an old injury refers to a chronic fissure that has been present for three weeks or more. If the fissure is three weeks old, it should continue to be immobilized with plaster, avoiding weight-bearing walking and activities. Plaster fixation can gradually allow the fracture ends to heal. If after four to six weeks, or even two months, the fracture ends have not healed, further surgical treatment may be required.

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Can I apply heat to a bone fracture?

Bone fissures clinically are referred to as hairline fractures, which are cracks appearing in the bone cortex. However, the stability of the bone still exists, and conservative treatment can be chosen, utilizing limb supports or plaster for external fixation to facilitate the healing of the fracture. During the acute phase of the bone condition, we do not recommend applying heat, but suggest cold compresses instead, to reduce bleeding and alleviate swelling. After the acute phase, appropriate heat application can be considered to promote circulation around the area, thereby aiding the healing of the fracture fissures and the fracture itself.

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Can a bone fracture heal by itself?

A bone fissure is actually a type of fracture where there is a crack in the cortical bone, but the stability of the bone is maintained. Symptoms of a bone fissure can include pain, swelling, and limited mobility. Therefore, it should be treated like a fracture, for example, by properly immobilizing and resting the area which can promote the healing of the fracture. As long as proper immobilization and rest are ensured, a bone fissure can heal on its own. However, it is crucial to monitor the blood supply around the fracture and the swelling to avoid symptoms of compartment syndrome. It is also important to pay attention to the joints at the distal end of the affected limb to prevent joint stiffness after prolonged immobilization.

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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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How long does a bone fracture need to rest?

A bone fissure is actually a type of bone fracture, which refers to the presence of a crack in the cortical bone, but the stability of the bone remains. Bone fissures also require immobilization and rest to promote healing of the fracture. Generally, healing of a bone fissure takes about 8-12 weeks. However, this can vary based on the specific location of the fracture, the blood supply to the fracture site, and the presence of injuries to other areas, among other factors. Therefore, the typical rest period for a bone fissure is about three months.