Offering programs in northwestern Virginia’s rural areas, Shenandoah Valley Family Practice Residency emphasizes in-depth, personalized health care training in a variety of settings. Practitioners in the Shenandoah Valley Family Practice Residency program gain experience that includes caring for injuries to limbs. Leg fractures are typically associated with falls and speed-related injuries, where something hits hard and fast. Imaging tests such as X-rays are the first step in identifying the issue at hand and developing a plan for putting the bone’s broken parts back together. In cases where the fracture cannot easily be resolved, artificial rods and screws may also be used in providing proper support and fixing the placement of bone fragments. Once the bones are properly oriented and affixed, they are held in place through the use of a plastic or plaster cast. Typically 6-8 weeks in the cast is enough for the broken bones to fully heal, with crutches used to prevent too much pressure being placed on the leg while it is healing. Keep in mind that sprains can be more serious than they appear at first. In cases where the sprain does not heal within a few days, or the leg cannot bear the body weight and the joint is numb or loose, a torn ligament may be the issue, and physician assistance should be sought.
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AuthorOverseen by Dr. Frank Dennehy, Shenandoah Valley Family Practice Residency Program offers opportunities for students who are interested in family medicine. Archives
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