Question
A two-and-a-half-year-old child accidentally fell and broke their right leg while playing at home. The leg has been casted. Do I need to have surgery? If so, will general anesthesia affect the child?
Answer
Based on your description and the X-ray results, the alignment of the fracture is acceptable, so it can be fixed with a cast. While internal fixation through surgery may provide better and more stable alignment, it can also lead to secondary psychological trauma. I’m glad to assist you. After a fracture, it mainly depends on the alignment and stability of the fracture; whether it’s internal or external fixation, as long as the function is restored and there is no misalignment, scarring will not interfere with function.