After a tibia fracture is in a cast, the leg should normally be flat or slightly elevated when sitting.
If the tibia fracture is well aligned or cracked, and the fracture end is stable, it can be treated conservatively with external immobilization in the form of a cast or a brace.
After the cast fixation, we should try to minimize too much activity in the early stage, and try to put the leg flat or slightly elevated when sitting. This is good for the stability of the fracture end, facilitates venous return and reduces the swelling of the affected limb.
When sitting, try to minimize the sagging of the leg, because the venous and lymphatic return has not been fully restored, sagging will easily cause swelling and bruising of the affected limb. In addition, the fracture end will also cause relative instability, which may lead to re-displacement of the fracture.
After the tibia fracture plaster fixation, you should go to the hospital regularly to take pictures for review, and carry out rehabilitation exercises gradually under the guidance of the doctor, don’t deal with it on your own, so as not to delay the condition.