Leg Injuries Symptoms

LEG INJURIES

DESCRIPTION

Common leg injuries include sprains and strains, joint dislocations, and fractures. These injuries can affect the entire leg or just the foot, ankle, knee or hip. Certain disease also leads to leg problems. For example, knee osteoarthritis, common in older people, can cause pain and limited motion.

Symptoms –

Severe pain

Swelling

Tenderness

Bruising

Deformity or shortening of leg

Inability to walk

Risk factors –

Running

Ballet dancing

Basketball

Marching

Decreased bone density

Diabetes

Rheumatoid arthritis

Diagnosis and test –

Magnetic resonance imaging

Computed tomography scan

Ultrasound

Plain X-ray

Treatment –

Medicine

Cold pack

Heat pack

Rest

Stretching