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Leg Contusion Home Care
Home care for a leg contusion includes:
  • Apply a cold compress: Images
    • Wrap ice in a moist hand towel. Do not apply ice directly to the skin.
    • Apply for 20-30 minutes, every 1-2 hours, for the first few days.
  • Rest the injury.
    • Use a walker.
    • Use crutches.
    • Use a cane.
  • Elevate the injured leg.
    • Above the heart if possible
  • Apply an elastic wrap to the injured joint. VideosImages
    • Re-wrap the injury every few hours
  • Do not massage a contusion.
  • Gradually increase activity over 2-3 days.
  • Take prescribed medicines as directed.
  • Acetaminophen for pain Images
  • Ibuprofen for pain Images
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Last Updated: Mar 24, 2009  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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