Question
A three-year-old child has elbow dislocation accompanied by a mild fracture. After four weeks of treatment, is it possible to remove the cast? I am worried about the recovery progress not meeting standards and the risk of radiation exposure. Can an X-ray examination be avoided before removing the cast directly?
Answer
Dear inquirer, based on your description of the condition, the child has elbow dislocation with a fracture. Currently, a cast is being used for external fixation. Generally speaking, due to the rapid growth rate of children, the cast can be removed after four weeks. During this period, a follow-up examination is required. If the fracture displacement is good, focus can be placed on the fixation treatment. After four weeks, remove the cast and conduct an X-ray examination. If there are no abnormalities in the results, there is no need to use the cast again. Please explain when was the last X-ray examination and how is the fracture healing progressing. Please note: The above content is for illustrative purposes only. The specific output content should be generated based on the original data. Before outputting content, please ensure that you have correctly understood the meaning of the original data and output it according to the generated content format. When handling sensitive information, please ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.