The bone compression probably wasn't serious but there was no need to take risks, after taking a moment to apply a field splint Nathan radioed the ship.

"This is Wells of the Landing Party, we have a soldier who took a nasty tumble and hurt his leg. It's not properly broken but the surgery bay will need to be prepared accordingly."

*radio static*

"Expedition Actual this is Landing Party, we have injured, please respond."

"We-*ksshhhh* -attempting to- *crackle*"

Nathan sighed to himself, the expedition hadn't gone a single day but already there was a surgery on the docket and equipment failure. 

"You probably shouldn't walk but see if you can find yourself a tree branch or what not to use as a walking stick. I'm going back to the comms station to get some help and have my radio checked out."