Question
The child accidentally fell while playing on October 30th, resulting in a fracture of the middle-lower segment of the right fibula. We would like to know if it is possible to remove the cast and start walking on the ground now.
Answer
According to the patient’s description, the child has a fracture in the middle-lower segment of the fibula and has undergone cast immobilization. The X-ray examination shows that the fracture ends are well-aligned with no obvious displacement or callus formation. Generally, fractures in the middle-lower segment of the fibula require 6 to 8 weeks for healing, so it is not suitable to remove the cast or start walking on the ground at this time. It is recommended that the patient continue to follow medical instructions for cast immobilization and related treatment, and return for scheduled follow-up examinations to check on the healing status of the fracture.