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Generally, it is to reduce or control swelling. Prop the leg up, preferably while lying down. And, support the knee as well for comfort.
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How do you use a word elevate in a sentence?
The helicopter could not elevate enough to clear the hill. His plan was to elevate his concept into an international program. If you elevate an injured arm or leg, you can reduce the blood flow.
How do you properly elevate your leg after knee replacement?
Doctors recommend that the leg be elevated from the day of the operation. Elevating helps the swelling go down. Elevate the leg several times a day.
What is the purpose of leg elevation and ice?
To reduce swelling. Ice will work up to the first 24 hours of injury and you should elevate the injured area above the heart for a few days.
Why elevate an injury?
When you suspect fracture, dislocation, impaled object, or spinal injury.
Who was Justin bieber opening for when he injured his leg?
Justin was opening for Taylor Swift when he tripped and injured his leg
What happend to edge?
He injured his leg.
An animal that hurts its leg is?
injured!
In which hand do you hold a cane to support an injured right leg?
The left hand. Canes should be held in the hand opposite the injured leg.
What happend to Evan Bourne?
he injured his leg
Is big show injured and Kane injured?
not kane but big show is having a leg injury. and undertaker is very injured.
What do you do when you have a broken leg?
Elevate the leg, and don't walk a lot. Call 911. The leg could have increased swelling and lead to compartment syndrome, which could in turn lead to amputation.
What is the purpose of having an elevated injured leg?
Elevating an injured leg prevents venous stasis and oedema from forming. Prevention of these processes requires the leg to be mobile to overcome gravity. When your leg is immobile it is important to utilise gravity to prevent these processes from occurring.
