Ways To Treat And Recover From A Buckle Fracture

Elevate The Injured Area

In the immediate aftermath of a buckle fracture, patients will need to elevate the injured area for at least a few days. If the patient's arm has been injured, they should keep it resting on a desk or in a raised position as often as possible, and avoid letting their arm dangle by their side. Using a cast or splint should help patients keep the area elevated as well. As for an injured leg, patients will want to keep it propped up on a chair or stool if possible. When the fractured arm or leg is elevated, the blood in the area is able to more effectively flow back to the heart, which reduces the swelling and should lessen the pain you are currently experiencing. This is particularly important in the first twenty-four to forty-eight hours following the injury.