Leg Injury
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Leg Injury Treatment
Treatment for a leg injury may include:
Wound care
Cold compresses
Rest
Walker
Crutches
Cane
Elevate the leg
Leg cast or splint
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications
for pain:
Ibuprofen
Naproxen
Ketoprofen
Narcotic pain medication
Surgery for
leg fracture
Physical therapy for leg injury
For more information:
Leg contusion treatment
Leg fracture treatment
Hip injury treatment
Knee injury treatment
Ankle injury treatment
Foot injury treatment
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Leg Injury Treatment: Questions For Doctor
Related Topics:
Ankle injury
Calf strain
Cast and splint problems
Foot injury
Groin strain
Hamstring strain
Hip injury
Knee injury
Leg contusion
Leg fracture
Leg sprain
Leg strain
Quadriceps strain
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Knee injury
Leg injury
Leg injury above the knee
Leg injury below the knee
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Last Updated: Jun 2, 2008
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