Question
How significant is the impact of pediatric fractures on the future? What specific impacts can occur? How can we reduce such impacts?
Answer
If a child’s fracture is not actively treated, it may result in malunion of the fractured ends, affecting their limb function and appearance in adulthood. If the fracture occurs at the epiphysis, it may also affect the growth and development of the bone. To minimize the impact of fractures on the child, it is necessary to seek timely and standardized treatment in a regular hospital’s orthopedic department, follow medical instructions for regular postoperative check-ups, and perform postoperative functional exercises to maximize the restoration of function.