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NOTICE: This condition is a medical emergency. Call 911 for immediate care.
Overview
Treatment depends on the type of fracture, its severity, the individual's age and general health. The first priority in treating any fracture is to address the entire medical status of the patient. Medical personnel are trained not allow a painful, deformed limb to distract...[read article]
Tests for Broken Leg
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An extremity x-ray is an image of the hands, wrist, or feet, or all of these areas. The term extremity often specifically refers to a human hand or foot. X-rays are... More
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X-rays are a form of electromagnetic radiation, just like visible light. In a health care setting, a machines sends are individual x-ray particles, called photons. ... More
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Medical Procedures for Broken Leg
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First aid is the initial basic treatment of an injured or ill person. First aid requires an observer first to evaluate the injured or ill person and then to interve... More
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Physical therapists provide services to restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain , and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities among those sufferin... More
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Application of Cast
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A splint is a device used for holding a part of the body stable and motionless to decrease pain and prevent further injury. More
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Closed Fracture Repair
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Surgical Procedures for Broken Leg
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Bone fracture repair is surgery to fix a broken bone using plates, nails, screws, or pins. Bone grafts may be used to allow for proper healing or to speed the heali... More
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closed reduction of fracture with internal fixation
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Control of Wound Hemorrhage
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Surgical Repair of Femur Fracture
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Surgical Repair of Fractured Neck of Femur
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Self Care for Broken Leg
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Cooling treatments lower body temperature in order to relieve pain , swelling, constriction of blood vessels, and to decrease the liklihood of cellular damage by sl... More
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Alternative Procedures for Broken Leg What's this?
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Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is a non-invasive technique in which a low-voltage electrical current is delivered through wires from a small pow... More
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This feature is for informational purposes only and should not be used to replace the care and information received from your healthcare provider. Please consult a healthcare professional with any health concerns you may have.
