Question 1

how can you treat a broken leg?

Accepted Answer

Fracture Dependant: It depends on the bone that is fractured, the site of the fracture, and the pattern on the fracture. Treatment can range pain medication and crutches with limited weight bearing, to a brace or case, or to surgery with internal or external fixation.

Question 2

what should i do with a broken leg?

Accepted Answer

Pool exercise: Swimming is great to rehab after cast is off or incision have healed. 
Always as your activity decreases, adjust your diet accordingly
work on your range of motion as soon as possible.

Question 3

how can i tell if i have a broken leg?

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An xray: Assuming the bone is not sticking out through the skin, an xray can usually diagnose a fractured bone. Sometimes, for subtle small non displaced fractures, a repeat xray in 2 weeks may show a healing fracture that could not be seen on the initial xray.

Question 4

how can i stay active with a broken leg?

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Certainly: you can work your upper body with weights or weight machines.  You can do sit-ups and core type exercises.  Swimming could be done if you have a waterproof cast or removable splint.  Sometimes even riding a stationary bike is possible.

Question 5

can you advise for pain due to broken leg?

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There are many: options. Auricular Acupuncture can be excellent for pain in this situation.

Question 6

how long will it take to heal a broken leg?

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Few weeks : 6-8 weeks for adults.  Children usually in a about a month.

Question 7

how long does a broken leg take to recover?

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Depends: Depends on many things including the location and the kind of feature. The bone heath and your overall medical condition to mention just a few. Best thing is to talk to the doctor who is setting the bone and go over Xray with the doctor so you know how you can enhance the healing process

Question 8

can a broken leg heal without medical attention?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but poorly: Bone breaks vary as most other things in degree and also in location. (legs are not a precise area). But, for some, self healing might come close to being functional. To optimize recovery and minimize long term pain - medical attention is necessary. Seriously damaged bone may even be difficult to totally repair with extensive treatment. Seek medical attention as soon as possible.

Question 9

how difficult is it to recover from a broken leg?

Accepted Answer

Sholdn't be: If a simple fracture, with proper treatment, splinting or casting and crutches, etc, this shold not be a difficult recovery.

Question 10

what could i do to help my broken leg heal faster?

Accepted Answer

Let it rest: Let it rest - get a cast or a boot if recommended. There is nothing else that you need to do immediately. You may need to go to pt once the immobilizaiton is off or you may help the part of the affected limb by doing some exercises to help preserve its functionality, but this will not necessarily affect the healing process of the fracture.

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