Broken Leg Treatment

Self-Care at Home

If an injury happens and you suspect a break, remember the following:

• Immobilize the leg as much as possible until help arrives.

• Rest. Try to keep from aggravating the injury.

• Apply an ice pack wrapped in a pillowcase or towel to decrease swelling.

• If possible, keep the leg elevated with pillows or cushions to decrease swelling.

• Often with a broken leg, an operation is necessary. For this reason, do not let someone with a broken leg eat or drink anything until seen by the doctor. Always ask the doctor if it would be OK to eat before doing so.