Question
After a child falls, pain is felt on the outside of their leg. Three days later, the child says they are in pain, but by the third day, they are playing with other children and say they are not in pain when walking, but there is still some pain when running. A day later, you ask them if they are still in pain, and they say they are not. Now a week has passed, and they are still limping while walking. They say everything else is fine, even running quickly, just limping. What could be the cause? It’s possible that the child has developed a habit of walking this way before, so even after the leg pain has subsided, they continue to walk this way. It could be corrected by adjusting their posture and walking slowly. If it still doesn’t improve, it might be necessary to consult an orthopedic doctor for a check-up and to press lightly in the affected area to see if there is any pain.
Answer
It’s possible that the child has developed a habit of walking this way before, so even after the leg pain has subsided, they continue to walk this way. It could be corrected by adjusting their posture and walking slowly. If it still doesn’t improve, it might be necessary to consult an orthopedic doctor for a check-up and to press lightly in the affected area to see if there is any pain.