Question
The child fractured a bone at the age of 2 and was in a cast for a month. Now, 82 days later, the doctor advises that walking is possible, but the child walks outward. Will this have an impact on the future?
Answer
Hello, generally speaking, it takes about two months to remove the cast. After removing the cast, many patients feel discomfort in their joints and have pain. This is a normal phenomenon because after the joints are fixed for a long time, there is internal adhesion in the joints and contraction of soft tissue, so joint discomfort during movement is normal. In addition, after removing the cast, patients must undergo an X-ray to clearly determine the healing status of the fracture. If the fracture has not healed yet, do not worry too much; it needs to be fixed again. If the fracture has healed, physical therapy is required to restore joint range of motion and strength. Physical therapy typically includes massage, heat application, stretching exercises, and strength training to help patients regain health.