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Broken leg
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.
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How can you treat a broken leg?
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Can a broken leg heal without medical attention?
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Will a broken leg keep my child from growing tall?
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What is the definition or description of: Broken leg?
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How long before i go back to work after a broken leg?
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Can a broken leg make that leg shorter as the child grows?
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A 23-year old male asked:
Sir please suggest me the way to join internally broken leg.
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A 18-year old male asked:
What is best way to recover from broken leg with steel inside?
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A 35-year old asked:
How long does it take for a broken leg to heal for an adult one?
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I need exercises that can be done while not putting weight on a broken leg?
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How can I take a broken leg on a trip?
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When is it okay to walk after broken leg?
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What can help a person with a broken leg walk?
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What can I do to speed up recovery from a broken leg?
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Is it usual for a broken leg to be swollen for two weeks?
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A 58-year old female asked:
If you fall on broken leg in plaster will you do any harm?
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How much time does it take for swelling to go down on a broken leg ?
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What is the main difference between a fractured leg and a broken leg?
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A 63-year old male asked:
I had surgery on my 2012 for a broken leg and now I have pain I need a cane?
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What is the term used to describe the procedure to place pins/screws to repair the broken leg?
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Could you tell me what good techinques are there for srcatching and taking a shower for a broken leg?
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A 44-year old female asked:
I have a broken leg but my question is why does it feel hot is it because I have a metal with some screws?
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A 53-year old female asked:
How long before xarelto is out of my system? I have been on it for a year from a broken leg. I just stopped 2 day's ago
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A 19-year old female asked about a 59-year old female:
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.
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Can shin splits lead to a broken leg?
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