Should a professional athlete be more concerned if they break a bone, or tear a muscle? Would it depend on the affected bone/mus

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andre [41]

2 years ago

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Should a professional athlete be more concerned if they break a bone, or tear a muscle? Would it depend on the affected bone/mus

cle? Why or why not?

Medicine

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Minchanka [31] · Answer 1 · 2023-02-19T11:08:52+03:00

Minchanka [31]2 years ago

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It is better to break a bone than tear a muscle as bones have more blood supply to them than ligaments/tendons. Ligaments/tendons are also more complex to rebuild. In general, wounds heal slower when blood cannot circulate properly.