Sometimes this requires surgery. He or she may immobilize your leg by setting it in a fiberglass or plaster splint. The doctor will suggest you use crutches or a cane and begin to walk at the appropriate time because activity promotes healing. Immobilization of a body part can cause joints to stiffen and muscles to weaken in uninjured areas. You will also learn isometric exercises to strengthen the injured part.
Isometric exercises avoid movement.
You create tension by contracting the muscle, holding the tension, and then releasing it without moving the joint. The time needed to heal depends on the kind of fracture, its location, the type of treatment, and how well you heal. To help take care of yourself, follow the full course of treatment your doctor prescribes. Get plenty of rest. Elevate the leg when possible to reduce swelling.