After sustaining a fracture, a patient was treated by applying ice and a cast. After several weeks, the case is removed and the patient is able to ambulate without difficulty. Which positive local factors influenced this patient's bone healing? Select all that apply.

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After sustaining a fracture, a patient was treated by applying ice and a cast. After several weeks, the case is removed and the patient is able to ambulate without difficulty. Which positive local factors influenced this patient's bone healing?  Select all that apply.

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Immobilization through the use of a cast allows for the proper alignment of the fractured bone, which aids in the healing process. Timely correction of displacement also helps to ensure proper alignment and promotes bone healing. Similarly, applying ice can help reduce swelling, inflammation, and pain, which promotes healing. Delay in correction of displacement and malnutrition both have negative effects on bone healing and are not positive local factors in this scenario.

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