Bone scab formation after fracture usually begins within 1 to 2 weeks.
The healing process after fracture can be divided into the hematoma inflammatory mechanization phase, the primitive bone scab formation phase, and the bone scab remodeling and shaping phase. In the period of hematoma inflammation mechanization, hematoma is replaced by granulation tissue and mechanization, followed by fibrosis to form fibrous bone scab, which is the earliest bone scab formation, this process occurs in 1~2 weeks after fracture.
Thereafter, the fibrous bone scab gradually differentiates into osteoblasts, forming bone-like tissue, and later calcium salt deposition occurs, and the rib tissue gradually transforms into woven bone, a process that takes about 3-6 months in adults. Within 1 to 2 years thereafter, woven bone is further remodeled to form mature lamellar bone.
Healing after fracture is affected by many factors and takes a relatively long time. Paying attention to the nutritional structure, ensuring sufficient sleep, and starting standardized functional exercises at the right time are all good for promoting fracture healing, and it is recommended to follow the doctor’s instructions for standardized treatment.