Question 1

how much time does it take for swelling to go down on a broken leg ?

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6-12 months: After a fracture in the lower extremity,  swelling is normal for the first 4 months. After that the swelling is typically intermittent but can last longer and occasionally up to 12 months.  Check with your physician for certain exercises to do for reducing some of the swelling.

Question 2

my boyfriend have a broken leg just healing up but still swelling and now he have itchy red bumps all over his body?

Accepted Answer

Allergy?: If he is taking medications for his broken leg, he may be having an allergic reaction.

Question 3

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 4

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 5

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 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

what can help a person with a broken leg walk?

Accepted Answer

Physical therapy: After the leg has healed adequately, physical therapy can help strengthen the muscles and reteach how to walk again.

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My boyfriend have a broken leg just healing up but still swelling and now he have itchy red bumps all over his body?

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What should i do with a broken leg?

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How can i tell if i have a broken leg?

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What is the definition or description of: broken leg?

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