The K9 leg trolley is an ideal replacement for crutches and suitable for hospital physiotherapy departments offering increased mobility and blood circulation for lower leg injuries including fractured heels.

Injuries - Fractured Heel

A fracture is a complete or incomplete break in a bone resulting from the application of excessive force usually occurring from a twisting injury - turning the ankle hard enough to break the bone, usually after a fall or stepping down from something or even as a result of a favorite sport. The sooner the break is repaired, the better the long-term recovery and return to full activity.

Ankle fractures may require surgery for repair, depending on the degree of injury. You should seek treatment within 24 hours of the accident or the swelling will prevent the physician from being able to treat the injury for four-to-five days. A fracture of the metatarsal (bone in the foot) is fairly common and usually just requires a cast to be worn for 3-6 weeks.

Individuals with a high activity level appear to have a greater risk of fractures particularly children and athletes participating in contact sports. The elderly are also at risk.

Specific diseases causing an increased risk of fractures include:

	Paget's disease
	osteogenesis imperfecta
	osteoporosis
	prolonged disuse of a nonfunctional body part

Symptoms of fractures

	pain and swelling
	The skin in the area may be pale
	An obvious deformity may be present
	In more severe cases, there may be a loss of pulse below the fracture site, such as in the extremities, with numbness, tingling, or paralysis below the fracture.
	An open or compound fracture is often accompanied by bleeding or bruising.
	If a leg is fractured, weakness will usually accompany the injury causing difficulty with weight bearing.

Treatment
Fracture treatment depends on the type, severity, the individual's age, and general health. Immobilization is the process to maintain the realignment of the bone long enough for healing to start and progress and can be achieved using splints, casts, or braces. In a clinical environment, plaster of Paris casts are used for immobilization. Treatments for stress fractures include rest and decreasing or stopping any activity that causes or increases pain.

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