Electric bone growth stimulation

Used to facilitate healing process
- Increase calcium uptake
- Activate intracellular calcium stores
- Increase bone growth factor production
Non-invasive, semi-invasive, and invasive methods

Drug therapy

Central and peripheral muscle relaxants
- Carisoprodol (Soma)
- Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril)
- Methocarbamol (Robaxin)
Tetanus and diphtheria toxoid
Bone-penetrating antibiotics

Nutritional therapy

Increase protein (1 g/kg of body weight)
Increase Vitamins (B, C, D)
Increase calcium, phosphorus , and magnesium
Increase fluid (2000-3000 mL/day)
Increase fiber with fruits and vegetables prevent constipation
Body jacket and hip spica cast patients: six small meals a day

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