Treatment for a broken leg depends on which bone is broken and how severe the break is. You may need surgery, but sometimes a ...

(HealthDay News) – For adolescents with leg or ankle fractures, wearing a cast results in loss of bone mineral density in the hip or lower limb, according to a study published in the Feb. 1 ...

Broken Leg Symptoms. Breaking your femur takes a lot of force, so it’ll probably be obvious if you break it. The major symptoms of a broken leg are pain, swelling, and deformity.Less obvious ...

There are various types of fractures. Broadly, these can be summarised as follows: A non-displaced leg fracture occurs when the bone cracks or breaks, but stays in place.This is sometimes referred ...

A removable boot resulted in no difference in pain scores compared with a cast for a toddler’s leg fracture, but it was easier on caregivers for bathing and carrying, according to a pragmatic ...

The fibula, or calf bone, is a small bone located on the outside of the leg. A fibula fracture describes a break in this bone. Treatment can vary, but often involves aligning the bones and a cast ...

You may get an air cast or one made of plaster or fiberglass. Have surgery. If your fibular fracture involves your knee and the tibia, you'll likely need to see an orthopedic surgeon.

According to Magill, a cast was placed on Winston’s leg before surgery was performed on July 31. Two metal plates were used to repair and stabilize the fracture, he confirmed.