Bone contusions are usually not more difficult to treat than fractures for the following reasons: First, bone contusions are usually less severe than fractures, and are minor fractures of bone trabeculae, while the overall structure of the bone remains intact and the weight-bearing function of the bone is basically normal. In contrast, a fracture is usually an interruption of bone continuity and integrity, requiring external fixation in a cast or internal fixation by incision, which is relatively more damaging. Second, bone contusions usually do not require a longer period of braking, usually 2-4 weeks of braking to resume rehabilitation and enhance the stability around the fracture. The fracture itself, however, requires a longer period of immobilization due to the interruption of the bone cortex, at least about six weeks. After six weeks, strenuous rehabilitation is required to ensure that there is no stiffness in the adjacent joints and that the muscle strength and power around the fracture is gradually restored. Therefore, bone contusions are easier to treat than fractures.