Fractures are usually no longer displaced for about 2 to 3 months after fracture.
The process of fracture healing is divided into three main stages: hematoma mechanization, primitive bone scab formation, and bone scab remodeling and shaping. generally, in the bone scab shaping stage, the fracture will no longer be displaced.
At about 2 weeks after fracture, fibrous connective tissue is formed at the fracture broken end, so that the fracture end forms a fibrous union. at about 4~8 weeks, the fracture broken end and the fibrous tissue in the medullary cavity form a ring-shaped bone scab and the bone scab in the accompanying cavity and continue to calcify.
Around 2~3 months, the bone trabeculae in the primitive bone scab gradually increase, the bone scab begins to reform and shape, and the fracture ends gradually form a bony connection, so as to achieve clinical healing, and usually will not be displaced again.
It is important to note that if the fracture heals poorly, such as excessive bone loss or poor fixation, the fracture may remain displaced for more than 2 months. Therefore, it is necessary to follow the doctor’s instructions and have regular follow-up examinations to clarify the recovery status.
If a fracture occurs, the patient should go to the hospital for treatment without delay to avoid adverse consequences.