Medically reviewed by Theresa Marko, PT There are three main bones in the leg. The femur is the long bone in your thigh that connects your hip to your knee; it’s also your body's longest and strongest ...

Except in a few complex cases, walking around earlier helps broken bones heal, and it improves quality of life: for example, people can return to work and other activities faster.

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Rescuers carried a hiker with a broken leg through freezing water and rough terrain in a Utah canyon on Thanksgiving, photos show. Emery County Sheriff's Office on Facebook A team of rescue ...

Rescuers carried a hiker with a broken leg through freezing water and rough terrain in a Utah canyon on Thanksgiving, photos show. Emery County Sheriff's Office on Facebook A team of rescue ...