Fracture repair process
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The gap between the two bone ends fills with a blood clot (Hematoma formation)
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Fibrous tissue begins to fill this gap as well as new blood vessel formation and spongy bone trabeculae.
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Osteoblasts then migrate to the area and begin to mineralise the fracture site.
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Bone remodelling continues until it reaches its full strength approximately 2 to 6 months post injury depending on how the above healing stages have progressed, the site of fracture and stability.
