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?

Accepted Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

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 7

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.

Question 8

will a broken leg keep my child from growing tall?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: A nasty break through a growth center may result in some leg shortening on the affected side if not properly treated. Most breaks that receive proper attention will have no effect on final adult height.

Question 9

what is the definition or description of: broken leg?

Accepted Answer

Fracture: A " broken leg" is a term used to describe a fracture that has occurred in one of the bones that make up the lower extremity.

Question 10

how long before i go back to work after a broken leg?

Accepted Answer

Could be months: Of course depends on the job and on the level of the fracture, but usually able to walk without a cast or crutch by 6 weeks for minor fractures and it may be 4-5 months for a tibial fracture walking without a cast or crutch..

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