Home care for a leg fracture includes:
- Apply a cold compress:
- 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.
- Follow cast care instructions.
- Follow splint care instructions.
- Elevate your leg:
- Above your heart if possible.
- Acetaminophen for pain
- Ibuprofen for pain
- Take prescribed medications as directed.
- Do not stand on the leg until directed to do so by your doctor.
