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  1. Oct 26, 2015 · However, the common thread I see in most sources is that about an hour and a half is the longest you want to go without blood flow to a limb. As far as what happened to you, it sounds more like the limb simply fell asleep.

    • How Tissue Heals in Ideal Conditions
    • General Factors That Impact Pain and Healing
    • General Healing Times of Specific Tissues and Common Injuries
    • Considerations When Assessing How Long It Takes Injured Tissue to Heal
    • Final Thoughts

    Let me state right up front that there is never a perfect answer to this question. However, with certain acute injuries or post-surgical conditions, one can make an educated guess with some measure of medical certainty. How tissue heals: There are four tissue repair steps, which occur in the following order: 1. Hemostasis stage (stop the bleeding) ...

    The stages of wound healing are a complex and fragile process. This process occurs irrespective of whether you suffer a strained ligament, surgery, or a laceration. Failure to progress in the stages of wound healing can lead to chronic pain andpoorly/unhealed tissue. Factors that lead up to chronic wounds are cardiovascular diseases, venous insuffi...

    What follows are numerous examples of healing times for specific tissue under ideal circumstances. For this discussion I will use typical tissues that may be damaged as part of a musculoskeletal injury. Please keep in mind that these ranges vary depending upon the severity of the injury. Tissue injuries are usually graded by severity: Typical Tissu...

    Now that we have reviewed the healing process and the estimated timelines for healing related to tissue type, let’s get back to the original question of how long it takes for an injury to heal. Whether your injury is a ligament in the knee, a disc injury in the neck/back, a laceration or a surgical incision, the stages of healing apply. Knowing thi...

    Lastly, I would discourage anyone from comparing one’s injury to your neighbor, friend or relative. I often get the comment, “Well, when my uncle had his surgery, he got better in 2 weeks.” People’s recollection of their past healing experiences fades over time, so subjective reports are usually inaccurate. Additionally, everyone has a unique set o...

  2. Additionally, bone blood flow, particularly in the long bones, is known to decrease with age (21–23). In summary, the blood flow conditions in bone are site-specific and dynamically change in response to trauma, metabolic demands, and aging.

  3. May 19, 2024 · There are four stages of osteoporosis, a common condition in which the bones get weaker and more fragile over time. The first two stages are more like precursors to the actual disease and don't cause symptoms; instead, these changes are diagnosed with a bone density test.

  4. Describe the process of bone remodeling. When does it occur? What purposes does bone remodeling serve? Define bone repair. How long does this process take? Explain how bone repair occurs. Identify factors that may affect bone repair.

  5. Figure 1. Anatomy of a Long Bone. A typical long bone shows the gross anatomical characteristics of bone. The wider section at each end of the bone is called the epiphysis (plural = epiphyses), which is filled with spongy bone. Red marrow fills the spaces in the spongy bone.

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  7. Dec 31, 2013 · Additionally, bone blood flow, particularly in the long bones, is known to decrease with age (21 – 23). In summary, the blood flow conditions in bone are site-specific and...