Learn about the causes of a broken leg and ways to treat it 

A leg fracture is one of the bone fractures that impedes human movement, and requires immediate treatment without waiting, especially if the bone protrudes. What are the causes of a broken leg and what are the methods of treating it?

Causes of Fracture Leg 

A broken leg occurs as a result of a sudden collision with solid objects or a sudden stop of the leg while walking or running quickly.

Osteoporosis is one of the factors that increase the chances of a leg fracture, and among the causes of osteoporosis are the following:

     Aging, which causes the rate of tissue breakdown to be greater than the rate of its construction, which limits bone density.

     Women reach puberty, as a lack of sex hormones leads to osteoporosis.

     The diet lacks potassium, phosphorus, calcium, and vitamin D, which are important for building bones and maintaining their strength.

     Long-term cortisone intake.

Symptoms of a broken leg

Clear symptoms appear when a leg is broken, such as:

     Severe pain that increases with movement.

     Swelling at the fracture site.

     Sudden bruising appears at the site of the fracture.

Diagnosis of a leg fracture

The doctor needs to perform some types of x-rays to determine the location and degree of the fracture, such as X-rays, MRIs, and CT scans.

Methods of treating a broken leg

The treatment method depends on the location and degree of the fracture, and includes:

     Apply a splint to stabilize the bones so that they heal automatically.

     Manually reduce the bone in place if the broken bone is out of place, then put on a splint.

     Surgical procedure to implant internal fixators, such as plates, rods, or screws, to keep the bone in place while the fracture heals.

Analgesic and anti-inflammatory medications also help reduce swelling and pain until the bones heal completely.

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