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The Healing Callus-Promoting Effect of Fenugreek in a Humerus Shaft Fracture: A Case Report
Mansour M Aldhilan1, Mohamed E Abdel-Wanis1
1Orthopedic Surgery, Al Rass General Hospital/Ministry of Health, Ar Rass, SAU.
Abstract:
A 54-year-old male presented with a fractured shaft in the right humerus and refused surgery. The patient was treated with a cast, and a follow-up plain radiography revealed good callus formation after 32 days. The patient had a history of receiving fenugreek seed extract from the first week after the fracture. We did our best to exclude any other factors that helped rapid fracture healing with good callus formation in our patient. The current case supports the hypothesis that fenugreek seed extract promotes bone healing. This hypothesis is supported by a literature review. Previous studies have suggested several mechanisms by which fenugreek promotes bone healing.
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