Question
A 4-year-old child has a transverse and comminuted fracture of the right fibula. After one month of rigorous hospital treatment, what is the expected timeline for walking and recovery?
Answer
Based on the description, the child has undergone one month of rigorous treatment. If there is no pain, they can try to walk with support. Generally speaking, if a 4-year-old’s fibula fracture is not severely displaced, after 35 days of rigorous treatment, they should be able to walk. They should walk cautiously to prevent further injury. At present, they can continue to use a cast for protection and engage in moderate activity.