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Fracture Leg

Definition:
A break, especially the breaking of a bone or cartilage in the leg.
Symptoms:
  • Pain in the leg
  • Swelling in the leg
  • Loss of ROM in the leg
  • Bruising
  • Possible deformity in leg
Causes:
  • Direct blow
  • Fall
  • Heavy object falling onto leg
Treatment:
  • Period of immobilization
  • Progress to ROM and stretching exercises
  • Lower extremity strengthening