Treatment

 Treatment for a broken foot depends on the type and location of the fracture. Fatigue fractures may only require rest and fixation, while other fractures may require surgery to ensure the best healing. Fractures fall into one or more of the following categories:

 Open fracture. In this type of fracture, the skin is pierced by the fracture. This is a serious condition that requires immediate treatment to reduce the risk of infection.

Closed broken. With a closed fracture, the surrounding skin remains intact. Missing break. This term means that the bone is broken but not split in two.

A complete break. In a complete fracture, the bone is split into two or more pieces.

Displaced fracture. In this type of fracture, the bone fragments do not align on either side of the fracture. Displaced fractures may require surgery to properly align the bone.

Green tree damage. In this type of fracture, the bone is broken, but not completely. For example, when trying to break a green wooden stick. Greenstick fractures are common in children because children's bones are softer and more flexible than adult bones.

Set legs

 Treatment for a broken leg usually begins in the emergency room or clinic. This is where healthcare providers often assess injuries and fix their legs with splints. If the fracture is misaligned, the maintenance team may need to replace the part before sprinting. This is a process called shrinking. Some fractures are splinted first to reduce swelling. Use the cast when the swelling subsides.

     Immobilization

 For a broken bone to heal properly, its movement must be restricted. Splints or casts are often used to fix a broken bone. You may need to use crutches or a cane to lose weight from the affected leg for at least 6 weeks.

 Medicines

 Analgesics such as acetaminophen (such as Tylenol), ibuprofen (such as Advil, Motrin IB), or a combination of both can reduce pain and inflammation. If you have severe pain, your doctor may prescribe stronger pain relievers.

 Therapy

 After removing the cast or splint, rehabilitation exercises or physiotherapy may be required to reduce stiffness and restore injured leg motion. Since I haven't moved my legs for a while, I may even have stiffness or weakened skeletal muscles in the uninjured area. Rehabilitation can help, but a serious injury can take months or even longer to fully heal.

 Surgery and other interventions

 Most fractures heal when fixed with a cast or splint. However, surgery may be required to implant plates, rods, or screws to maintain the correct position of the bone during healing. This type of surgery is more likely to occur in patients with:

• Multiple fractures
•  Unstable or displaced fracture
•  Loose bone fragments that can enter the joint
•  Damage to surrounding ligaments
•  Fractures extending to the joints
•  Fractures resulting from a crush accident

 Some injuries are healed with a metal frame attached to the bone on the outside of the leg. This device provides stability during the healing process and is usually removed after about 6-8 weeks. There is a risk of infection in the surgical needle area.