A person's smartphone can show how well they'll recover from a broken leg or hip, a new study says. Smartphone data showing a person's mobility prior to their injury provides a clear window into their chances of quick recovery, researchers report in the ...

Seek medical help immediately if you suspect a broken leg. Treatment might involve a splint, cast, or surgery, depending on the fracture. Broken legs can take several months to heal, with femur fractures taking 3-6 months. There are three main bones in the leg