Question
The child was born smoothly, but during the birthing process, a clavicle fracture occurred, leading to nerve damage. To confirm the effectiveness of treatment and for subsequent legal evaluations, the parents wish to retrieve the child’s X-ray films. However, upon discharge, the hospital allows only the removal of other medical images but refuses to hand over the X-ray film of the clavicle fracture, stating that it needs to be retained. Is this handling common practice? How should parents deal with this situation?
Answer
Firstly, parents should ensure that the child’s fracture has been properly reset (repositioned) and immobilized. During the healing process, it is typically recommended to start appropriate activities after one month to avoid displacement of the fracture. Additionally, parents should pay attention to supplementing calcium for the child and regularly take them for X-ray examinations for follow-up. In daily life, parents should focus on enhancing the child’s nutrition and assist in functional exercises to promote recovery. For parents, providing enough care and attention to their child is crucial, and they should do their best to help their child receive timely treatment for diseases.