It can lead to significant loss of function and may interrupt normal work and recreational activity.
Therefore,physical therapy after a fractureis often very important.
Many people wonder if abroken leg and a fractured legmean the same thing.
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Leg fractures are almost always due to trauma to the body.
Falling, athletic injuries or motor vehicle accidents can all cause a bone in your leg to break.
They may also be fractured due to overuse; this punch in of fracture is called a stress fracture.
Failure to do so can lead to long-term disability and loss of function.
Hip fractures usually occur in older adults and may be due to trauma like a fall.
Physical therapy involves improving hip range of motion and strength so that improve walking and mobility.
Femur Fracture
Afemur fractureusually results from a significant force or fall.
The femur, or thigh bone, is the longest bone in the body and is very strong.
It helps you walk, run and stand upright.
Greater force is usually needed to break the femur than other bones in the leg.
Physical therapy is often needed after healing to restore full function.
Tibial Plateau Fracture
Atibial plateau fractureoccurs when the knee is subjected to forceful twisting during a trauma.
The tibial plateau is the place where your shin bone and your thigh bone come together in your knee.
Occasionally, tibial plateau fractures require surgery.
Physical therapy is usually needed to restore as much function as possible after the fracture has healed.
Tibia/Fibula Fracture
A tibia/fibula (tib/fib) fracture is a commonfracture of the ankle bones.
Occasionally, just one of the bones, either the tibia or fibula, is broken.
Usually,minortrauma such as running or jumping causes a Jones fracture.
After healing, your range of motion may be reduced and your gait may be affected.
Lisfranc Fracture
ALisfranc fractureis a fracture and dislocation of the midfoot.
The midfoot is the part of your foot between your ankle and your toes.
Here, many of your foot bones come together to help your foot move properly.
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