How do you know if you broke your leg?
How do you know if you broke your leg?
there may be swelling, bruising or tenderness around the injured area. you may feel pain when you put weight on the injury, touch it, press it, or move it. the injured part may look deformed – in severe breaks, the broken bone may be poking through the skin.
What to do if you fall on your leg?
Use anti-inflammatories and/or pain relievers for fever and pain. Ice the affected area 20 minutes every hour. Rest and stay off the leg. Do ankle circles to promote circulation. If you do have a fall or other injury that has visible displacement of the hip, leg or foot you should get medical help right away.
When to go to the ER after falling down the stairs?
If your fall down the stairs didn’t result in any serious injuries that required a visit to the emergency room, there may still be reasons to follow up with a doctor the next day or in the days or weeks after the incident.
Why does my leg hurt after a fall?
A fall can trigger strains in your: Leg pain from a fall-related injury may be caused by an injury to your knee or ankle or one of your larger muscles in your leg, including your: Back pain is a common complaint after a fall. It may be due to a muscle injury or a herniated disk.
How to know if a fall down the stairs is serious?
While some stair falls result in obvious head injuries or hip fractures that necessitate an emergency room visit, it’s sometimes hard to know whether a fall down the stairs is serious enough to require medical attention. After a fall, there are obvious signs that a trip to the emergency department is necessary. Here are some things to look out for:
How did I fall on my left side?
I hit the area of my thigh/hip. I got up almost immediately and I didn’t feel any particular pain. Except when I got up to walk as I left my seat in the subway, I couldn’t put weight on my left leg. I still managed to walk slowly with a bit of difficulty and then when I got up another time, it got worse.
Why do my legs suddenly give out when I Fall?
Here are a few potential causes for leg weakness resulting in sudden buckling and possible falls. When a nerve root (part of a spinal nerve as it exits the spine) between L1 to S3 in your lower back is compressed, you may experience radiculopathy symptoms in your leg.
Where was the impact point on my leg?
I had an impact trauma to my left lower leg about 2 weeks ago. My leg fell through a step and my body went forward causing a large dent in my leg. The impact point is right below and outside or my shin bone.
How is Mr B affected by slip and fall?
Physical exam revealed mild weakness and decreased range of motion in both lower extremities (the left leg was more affected than the right leg). Mr. B’s sensation and deep tendon reflexes remained intact. He had tenderness in the areas of the suprapubic region and over the lumbar vertebrae.