Exclamation PointPlease call 911 immediately if you are having chest pain, difficulty breathing, severe bleeding, sudden weakness or numbness, or if you think you have a medical emergency.

Broken Leg Treatment

Call 911 if: 

 For other breaks:

1. Reduce Swelling and Avoid Further Injury

 

2. Seek Medical Care Immediately

 

3. Follow Up

Treatment will depend on the nature of the injury.

 

WebMD Medical Reference

Reviewed by Robert L. Norris, MD on November 07, 2011