When a surgeon is operating on a bone great care is taken to preserve the periosteum. Why is it important to bone healing to take care of this delicate structure?

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Dixie Henson

1 October, 20:44

When a surgeon is operating on a bone great care is taken to preserve the periosteum. Why is it important to bone healing to take care of this delicate structure?

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Jadon Clarke · Answer 1

When a surgeon operates on a bone, they should take great care in preserving the periosteum because that is the major source of blood, nutrients, and, most importantly, osteogenic cells needed for healing.