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Is smoking delays fracture reunion. How it delays? Can you please explain.
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Yes it delays healing.
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Nicotine constricts blood vessels approximately 25% of their normal diameter. Because of the constriction of the vessels, decreased levels of nutrients are supplied to the bones. It is thought that this is the reason for the effect on bone healing.
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