Question 1

how can you have sex with a broken leg?

Accepted Answer

Be inventive: (joke) put a condom on the broken leg!  seriously, it is all about position, gaining comfort, support and common sense.  Sex?  Define it?  Masturbaton, man on top, woman on top, man on man, woman on woman.  If it is uncomfortable, don't do it!

Question 2

its bad to have sex if u have a broken leg or unkle?

Accepted Answer

No: There shouldn't be a problem, just keep your injured leg or ankle protected!

Question 3

does having sex affect the healing of broken leg?

Accepted Answer

No: As long as the leg is protected. Fr OM stress by a brace or cast not a negative.

Question 4

broke leg 2 months ago had orif surgery. normal period 2 weeks later. unprotected sex 11.15, period due 11.20. currently 5 days late, is the cause broken leg and my body is stressed? only other time late was coming off contraception.

Accepted Answer

Some thoughts...: In a woman with regular periods, some causes of a late period include: excessive weight loss or weight gain, increased exercising, emotional stress, having an major illness or injury, traveling, medications, hormonal imbalances, etc…  Seeing a doctor is a good idea if symptoms are persistent, recurring, or worrisome. Pregnancy is the common cause of a missed period, if sexually active.

Question 5

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 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

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.

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