Question 1

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 2

how long will it take to heal a broken leg?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

do i need to increase my calcium intake to help heal a broken leg?

Accepted Answer

Calcium intake: There are plenty of sources of calcium and depending on your age and sex you may need to be on form of calcium supplementation anyway.  I am not aware that this form of therapy helps heal fractured bones though.    I common source i recommend is caltrate which has calcium and vitamin d in it  --often two a day.

Question 4

if i am taking up to 210mg of codeine daily, is it safe for me to also take 1200mg of calcium with vitd to help heal a broken leg?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There is no reason you can not take the calcium and vit d.

Question 5

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 6

how long does it take for a broken leg to heal for an adult one?

Accepted Answer

It's variable: It depends on which bone in the leg is broken, how bad the break is, if surgery needed to be done. There are a variety of factors that matter. In addition often people are allowed to start walking on the bone (depending on the bone, break, and what was done) even if it isn't 100% "healed".

Question 7

hi docs, would a toddlers broken leg heal ok?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes it will heal but needs to be seen by orthopedist or pediatrician for evaluation.

Question 8

i want to know how long it would take for a broken leg to heal for that of a 60 yr old woman with an iron to support it inside the leg, thanks.

Accepted Answer

Complete in 6-12 mon: Healing rate varies somewhat among people but generally slower as we get older. Often a simple fracture needs a about 6-8 wks to heal.  Healing starts soon after the injury/surgery but to be "solidly in place" may take about 2-3 months. You may start pt earlier with partial wt bearing, then increase slowly. Healing likely con't for about 1 yr. Consult your surgeon. Good luck.

Question 9

how long does it take for broken leg bones to heal?

Accepted Answer

6-8 weeks: In a healthy individual, bone normally takes between 6-8 weeks.  If the break is severe and resulted in gapping between the fracture fragments, it may take longer to bridge the gap.

Question 10

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.

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