Leg Fracture
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Leg Fracture Treatment
The treatment for a leg fracture includes:
Cold compresses
Rest:
Walker
Crutches
Leg elevation
Leg cast or splint
Narcotic pain medication
Surgery for leg fracture
To repair the fracture and realign the broken bones
Physical therapy for leg fracture
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Leg Fracture Treatment: Questions For Doctor
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Cast and splint problems
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Last Updated: Mar 24, 2009
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Leg Fracture References:
Cullen MC, Roy DR, Crawford AH, Assenmacher J, Levy MS, Wen D. Open fracture of the tibia in children. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 1996 Jul;78(7):1039-47.
Francisco AC, Nightingale RW, Guilak F, Glisson RR, Garrett WE Jr. Comparison of soccer shin guards in preventing tibia fracture. Am J Sports Med. 2000 Mar-Apr;28(2):227-33.
Jensen A, Dahl S. Stress fracture of the distal tibia and fibula through heavy lifting. Am J Ind Med. 2005 Feb;47(2):181-3.
Roder F, Schwab M, Aleker T, Morike K, Thon KP, Klotz U. Proximal femur fracture in older patients--rehabilitation and clinical outcome. Age Ageing. 2003 Jan;32(1):74-80.
