Fractures are usually free of medication after 4 to 8 weeks, but it depends on the individual.
The healing of fracture is generally divided into hematoma inflammation mechanization period, primitive bone scab formation period and bone scab remodeling and shaping period.
1. Hematoma inflammation mechanization period: this period usually lasts for about two weeks, and patients in this period are recommended to take some medicines to activate blood circulation and remove blood stasis, such as Yunnan Baiyao, Panax ginseng tablets, etc., and anti-inflammatory and analgesic medicines, such as ibuprofen and nimesulide.
2. Primary bone scab formation period: this is an important stage of bone scab growth and healing, usually lasts for 2~3 months, in this period, patients are recommended to take some drugs to promote fracture healing, such as oral calcium gluconate, calcium carbonate, etc., and prevent osteoporosis, such as bisphosphonates, etc., and pay attention to the supplementation of vitamins and calcium.
3. Scab remodeling and shaping period: in this period, patients do not need to take medication if there are no special circumstances, but should pay attention to appropriate functional exercises to promote the recovery of limb function.
However, due to the different physical condition of individuals, the time of stopping the medication will be different for each person, and it is recommended to use the medication under the guidance of professional doctors.