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Orthopedic Services
Glendale Adventist Medical Center
1509 Wilson Terrace
Glendale, CA 91206
Ph: (818) 409-8000

INFORMATION ABOUT:

Ankle

Elbow

Foot

Fractures

General

Hand

Hip

Knee

Pain Management

Shoulder

Wrist

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I prefer using Complementary and Alternative Medicines when I can. I have a fracture in my foot. Are there any herbs or supplements that may be beneficial?
It is not clear which CAMS affect bone healing and just how much. Most studies have been done in the laboratory, not in humans. Laboratory studies suggest that Omega-3 fatty acids may help heal cartilage and bone. Black cohosh may stimulate cells that make new bone. Aloe vera may prevent arthritis and help bone growth. In animals, chrondroitin may help healing of bone. Boron may also help with bone healing. It is recommended that you discuss options with your orthopedist.
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