G Greendad New Member Nov 11, 2011 #1 I heard that when a fracture occurs to a bone of a senior, it will take longer time to cure it than it does when the fracture occurs to a bone of a younger person. Is it true, or is it just a myth?
I heard that when a fracture occurs to a bone of a senior, it will take longer time to cure it than it does when the fracture occurs to a bone of a younger person. Is it true, or is it just a myth?
P Paul New Member Nov 11, 2011 #2 I think that there probably is some truth to that idea. As a person ages, they don't regenerate new cells like a youngster does.
I think that there probably is some truth to that idea. As a person ages, they don't regenerate new cells like a youngster does.
P Pascallist New Member Nov 12, 2011 #3 I have also heard of that, and I think it makes sense. I guess it has something to do with the amount of phosphorus and calcium contained in the bone.
I have also heard of that, and I think it makes sense. I guess it has something to do with the amount of phosphorus and calcium contained in the bone.
