Question 1

i have a broken leg, no cast can't sleep. any suggestions?

Accepted Answer

Leg fracture: Ice, pain meds and elevation are key factors

Question 2

help, i can't sleep because of broken leg with no cast. anything i can take?

Accepted Answer

You can support the: Leg with a brace. Immobilization is key. You can use towels wrapped around your leg and something as simple as a broomstick on the inside and outside of your leg wrapped with a bandage to hold he leg still. Ice NSAIDs and Tylenol (acetaminophen) will also help.

Question 3

i have a broken leg and dislocated ankle. i've had it manipulated into plaster cast. how high should it be elevated overnight? as it is pulsating.

Accepted Answer

Throbbing pain: Sorry to hear that. Your injury will tend to swell which will eventually cause your cast to become tight, which in turn will  increase the throbbing pain. Elevation above heart level ( if you are lying down) or above waist level if you are sitting, will help.  Your doctor may have given you written instructions.

Question 4

can a broken leg make that leg shorter as the child grows?

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 5

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 6

how can i stay active with a broken leg?

Accepted Answer

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 7

how can i take a broken leg on a trip?

Accepted Answer

Adequate splinting: Folks with broken bones in the legs  can travel if the fracture is either adequately fixed or well immobilized so as to cut down on mobility at the fracture site.

Question 8

when is it okay to walk after broken leg?

Accepted Answer

Depends: There are some fractures that are safe to weight bear.  Others require a period of protected weight bearing.  Ask your orthopedist.

Question 9

is it usual for a broken leg to be swollen for two weeks?

Accepted Answer

Brokn en leg: Yes swelling is very common. Keep leg elevated to reduce swelling.

Question 10

i had surgery on my 2012 for a broken leg and now i have pain i need a cane?

Accepted Answer

Need to examine: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests.  It may or may not be related to the earlier injury. It would be prudent to see a doctor. 
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