A 36-year-old member asked:
How to tell if my leg is fractured or not?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Mark Hutchinsonanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 36 years experience
Xray: The gold standard is to get an xray. On the sidelines of a sporting event will will check for localized tenderness along the bone, the sensation of crepitus (like potato chip crunching) and look for deformity. Another nice check is to see if the patient can bear weight. If they can step or hop on it, it is not likely broken.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Similar questions
A 39-year-old member asked:
What to do if i think my leg is fractured or something how to tell?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Tariq Niazianswered
Orthopedic Surgery 45 years experience
See below: If there is a history of an injury to the leg/ankle, its painful, is tender(when you feel it, it hurts bad), with swelling, bruising; and with severe injury you will not be able o stand or walk on it without support of someone or crutches, etc.
An er visit with an xray will confirm it.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Last updated Oct 6, 2013
People also asked
Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.
$44 video appointments with $19/month membership*
*Billed $57 every 3 months. Cancel anytime.
Disclaimer:
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.