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Is Collagen Supplement Effective In Healing A Broken Hip Bone?
I recently had ft. Hip arthroscopy with a labrum repair and the bone was shaved down on the head of the femur, there was a portion where there wasn t any lambrum. Will any supplement like an oral collagen be beneficial or is it just worn out and I m out of luck? I have been a triathlete and distance runner.
Fri, 6 Jul 2018
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Collagen supplements should certainly help in healing process of bone and joint injuries. Kindly take the medication as suggested by your doctor. In case of bone injuries, you may also need calcium, magnesium, Vitamin C and Vitamin D supplementation in addition.
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Collagen supplements should certainly help in healing process of bone and joint injuries. Kindly take the medication as suggested by your doctor. In case of bone injuries, you may also need calcium, magnesium, Vitamin C and Vitamin D supplementation in addition.
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Let me know if I can assist you further.
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