What happens when you break both legs?
You usually will not be able to walk on it. If it’s a severe fracture, the leg may be an odd shape and the bone may even be poking out of the skin. There may have been a “crack” sound when the leg was broken, and the shock and pain of breaking your leg may cause you to feel faint, dizzy or sick.
How do you tell if you have a broken leg?
Signs and symptoms of a broken leg may include:
- Severe pain, which may worsen with movement.
- Swelling.
- Tenderness.
- Bruising.
- Obvious deformity or shortening of the affected leg.
- Inability to walk.
How do you fix a broken tibia and fibula?
The surgery is done by an orthopedic surgeon. The surgeon will make a cut (incision) through the skin and muscle of your leg. He or she will put the pieces of your tibia and fibula, or both back into place (reduction). The pieces of the broken bones will be secured to each other (fixation).
How do you walk with a broken leg?
Wash in warm soapy water and apply body lotion daily. Crutches can be used for partial support but you can begin walking on your leg as soon as it is comfortable enough or as per the advice of your doctor. You may be limping on the injured foot for a few weeks after removal of the cast.
How much compensation will I get for a broken tibia and fibula?
The average settlement value for a fibula or tibia fracture in a personal injury lawsuit is around $70,000 to $90,000. Femur fractures get twice as much compensation with an average settlement value of $150,000 to $175,000.
What is the fastest way to heal a broken tibia and fibula?
Fracture home tips
- Rest the fractured bone and elevate it while it’s in the cast.
- Use your crutches to avoid putting weight on your injury.
- Consume a diet high in nutrients such as vitamin D, calcium, and zinc for bone recovery.
- Make sure you’re getting enough calories and protein.
How do you fix a broken tibia?
Currently, the method most surgeons use for treating tibia fractures is intramedullary nailing. During this procedure, a specially designed metal rod is inserted into the canal of the tibia. The rod passes across the fracture to keep it in position. The intramedullary nail is screwed to the bone at both ends.
Do you need surgery for a broken tibia and fibula?
If you fracture your tibia or fibula, you might need ORIF to bring your bones back into place and help them heal. During an “open reduction,” orthopedic surgeons reposition your bone pieces during surgery to put them back into their proper alignment.
What are the most fragile bones in the human body?
Fact 7: The Toe Bones are the Most Fragile in our Body Most people end up breaking a toe in their lifetime. The four toes contain three bones or phalanges, distal, middle and proximial phalanx, while the big toe contains only two, lacking the middle phalanx.
What types of fractures are most difficult to repair?
Example: A comminuted fracture is the most difficult to repair due to the bone having fractured into numerous pieces. Multiple bone pieces require more effort to hold them together in the ideal position for healing.
How do you sleep with a broken tibia?
Invest in a specialized pillow, like a body pillow, for elevation—keeping the broken bone above your heart prevents blood from pooling and causing swelling. Try sleeping on your back first while propped up on a few pillows. If that doesn’t work, slowly adjust yourself to a side position if possible.
Can you walk on a hairline fracture leg?
Sometimes, a really bad complete fracture will not be able to carry weight or otherwise function properly. Most of the time, however, fractures can indeed support weight. The patient can probably even walk on a broken leg—it just hurts like the dickens.
How much should I sue for pain and suffering?
How much should you ask for? There is no one right answer. When valuing a client’s pain and suffering, a lawyer will typically sue for three to five times the amount of the out-of-pocket damages (medical bills and loss of work).
