Broken Leg (cont.)
IN THIS ARTICLE
- Broken Leg Overview
- Broken Leg Causes
- Broken Leg Symptoms
- When to Seek Medical Care
- Exams and Tests
- Broken Leg Treatment
- Self-Care at Home
- Medical Treatment
- Next Steps
- Follow-up
- Prevention
- Outlook
- Multimedia
- Synonyms and Keywords
- Authors and Editors
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.
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