Question 1

what is worse, a compound leg fracture or a shredded knee?

Accepted Answer

Both: Honestly, both are bad injuries.  A compound fracture is old terminology - current terminology is open fracture, meaning the fracture has protruded through the skin - these fractures have a high risk for infection and nearly always require surgery.  A "shredded" knee is somewhat vague but suggests either a terrible soft tissue injury or extensive ligamentous injury or both.

Question 2

how long does it take to heal a leg fracture?

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Leg Fracture: It depends what you are calling a leg fracture. Clinically the leg involves the tibia and fibula.  If the tibia is fractured with or without the fibula and it is treated in a cast then it will take on the average of 8 weeks. If it is only the fibula and it depends if it is near the ankle or closer to the knee.  Most will heal in 6 weeks. If this is a pediatric patient the fracture heals 4-6 weeks.

Question 3

where can people get a hairline leg fracture?

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Anywhere.: A hairline fracture is merely a description of a fine crack/break in the bone.

Question 4

how many weeks would one have to typically wear a cast for a leg fracture?

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6 weeks: Fractures take six weeks to heal, but there can be other issues involved. These can lengthen the healing. Casting depends on healing. Other issues concerning your general health, your medical , etc.

Question 5

what kind of leg fracture does someone have if their fibula was protruding through the skin?

Accepted Answer

Compound frature: An open fracture, also called a compound fracture, is an injury that occurs when there is a break in the skin around a broken bone.

Question 6

can a person with leg fracture, have sexual intercourse?

Accepted Answer

Yes: As long as the leg is splinted and you are not in a body cast you can find a way.

Question 7

any advice on getting comfortable when wearing a big cast from a lower leg fracture?

Accepted Answer

ExerCise, sleep: For healing  you need good muscle tone and good sleep. Mechanical things can also help. You could ask your orthopedic surgeon if the cast can be adjusted or changed.

Question 8

how do i recover from leg fracture in enckle portion?

Accepted Answer

Time: Ankle fractures take at least 6-8 weeks for bone healing to take place with correct alignment of the fracture.  With proper treatment of common ankle fractures, most patients can begin weight bearing and physical therapy within 2 months of the injury. It's important to follow all the instructions of your surgeon so you can get back to an active lifestyle!

Question 9

when will i be getting back to normal from a spiral leg fracture?

Accepted Answer

1-4 months, varies: This depends widely depending on the exact location of the fracture, which bone or bones (tibia or fibula) are involved, the degree of displacement of the fracture, bone quality, alignment of the fracture, treatment choice, and what your definition of "normal" is. You should ask your orthopedic specialist what they predict for your recovery.

Question 10

how long will it take a mid leg fracture to heal?

Accepted Answer

6 weeks: Usually  fractures take about six weeks to heal but this can depend on other medical problems that you might have.

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