what should we do if a person has fractured his leg ?
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A leg fracture is a break in any of the 3 long bones of your leg. The femur is the largest bone and goes from your hip to your knee. The fibula and tibia are the 2 bones in your lower leg that go from your knee to your ankle.
Steps to be taken when a person leg is fractured :
Treatment depends on what kind of fracture you have and how bad it is. You may need any of the following:
1.A brace, cast, or splint may be placed on your leg to decrease your leg movement and hold the broken bones in place. These devices may help decrease pain and prevent further bone damage.
2.Prescription pain medicine may be given. Ask how to take this medicine safely.
3.NSAIDs , such as ibuprofen, help decrease swelling, pain, and fever. NSAIDs can cause stomach bleeding or kidney problems in certain people. If you take blood thinner medicine, always ask your healthcare provider if NSAIDs are safe for you. Always read the medicine label and follow directions.
4.Acetaminophen decreases pain and fever. It is available without a doctor's order. Ask how much to take and how often to take it. Follow directions. Read the labels of all other medicines you are using to see if they also contain acetaminophen, or ask your doctor or pharmacist. Acetaminophen can cause liver damage if not taken correctly. Do not use more than 4 grams (4,000 milligrams) total of acetaminophen in one day.
5.External fixation is surgery to put screws through your skin and into your broken bones. The screws will be secured to a device that is placed outside of your leg. External fixation holds your bones together so they can heal. You may still need open surgery on your leg to fix injured areas after the external fixation is removed.
6.Open. reduction and internal fixation may be done to put your bones back into the correct position. This may include the use of special wires, pins, plates or screws. These help keep the broken pieces lined up so your leg can heal correctly.
7.Traction may be needed if your bone broke into 2 pieces. Traction pulls on the bones to put them back into place. A pin may be put in your bone or cast and hooked to the traction device. Weights are hung from the traction device to help pull the bones into the right position.
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A leg fracture is a break in any of the 3 long bones of your leg. The femur is the largest bone and goes from your hip to your knee. The fibula and tibia are the 2 bones in your lower leg that go from your knee to your ankle.
Steps to be taken when a person leg is fractured :
Treatment depends on what kind of fracture you have and how bad it is. You may need any of the following:
1.A brace, cast, or splint may be placed on your leg to decrease your leg movement and hold the broken bones in place. These devices may help decrease pain and prevent further bone damage.
2.Prescription pain medicine may be given. Ask how to take this medicine safely.
3.NSAIDs , such as ibuprofen, help decrease swelling, pain, and fever. NSAIDs can cause stomach bleeding or kidney problems in certain people. If you take blood thinner medicine, always ask your healthcare provider if NSAIDs are safe for you. Always read the medicine label and follow directions.
4.Acetaminophen decreases pain and fever. It is available without a doctor's order. Ask how much to take and how often to take it. Follow directions. Read the labels of all other medicines you are using to see if they also contain acetaminophen, or ask your doctor or pharmacist. Acetaminophen can cause liver damage if not taken correctly. Do not use more than 4 grams (4,000 milligrams) total of acetaminophen in one day.
5.External fixation is surgery to put screws through your skin and into your broken bones. The screws will be secured to a device that is placed outside of your leg. External fixation holds your bones together so they can heal. You may still need open surgery on your leg to fix injured areas after the external fixation is removed.
6.Open. reduction and internal fixation may be done to put your bones back into the correct position. This may include the use of special wires, pins, plates or screws. These help keep the broken pieces lined up so your leg can heal correctly.
7.Traction may be needed if your bone broke into 2 pieces. Traction pulls on the bones to put them back into place. A pin may be put in your bone or cast and hooked to the traction device. Weights are hung from the traction device to help pull the bones into the right position.
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