Question
Seven days ago, a child fell from a height of less than one meter onto the carpet. Three hours later, the child began to limp while walking on the left foot, with the toes inwards, but without any significant pain, maintaining a good mental state and able to run and jump. Two days ago, the child underwent an ultrasound examination at the hospital, which revealed 0.26 cm of effusion in the left hip joint. The doctor advised bed rest for one week. However, the limp persists today. How should it be handled?
Answer
Based on the current situation, such limps are usually caused by regional soft tissue injuries, with possible main reasons including trauma, external force, and fall-related triggers. It is recommended to first undergo anti-inflammatory treatment, and if necessary, complement with blood-activating therapies, such as applying external ointments or trauma-specific medications three to seven times. Family members should ensure that the child gets sufficient rest and consider regional use of blood-activating medicines, which will help improve the symptoms.