This article provides treatment recommendations for fractures following sports injuries, with a special focus on adolescent patients.
A 2-year-old child had a leg fracture and was in a cast for a month. Now, 82 days later, the doctor suggests walking is possible, but the child walks outward. Will this affect the future?
Can the cast be removed after four weeks of treatment for a three-year-old child with elbow dislocation and a mild fracture? Concerned 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?
A patient inpatient at Meizhou Tianjiabang Hospital on June 14th, suffering from a motorcycle accident that caused two main bones in the lower leg to fracture, asks whether further treatment is needed as the swelling persists half a month after the operation. Professional advice suggests that due to the unsatisfactory results of conservative treatment, surgical treatment is recommended. At the same time, attention should be paid to postoperative care to prevent infection, and to enhance nutrition and rest to promote recovery.
A one-year-old baby’s right arm is immobile. After a medical examination, it was found to have a minor elbow fracture. The doctor prescribed calcium supplements, but two days later, the arm still cannot move. Inquire about how to handle the situation.
Femoral fractures in childhood may have future implications, including unequal leg length and scoliosis.
A child of 4 and a half years old has a fracture near the epiphyseal cartilage in the right lower leg. Is it sufficient to treat it with a cast only, and how much will it interfere with growth and development? Are there better treatment and prevention methods?
A six-year-old boy with a left humerus fracture at the lateral epicondyle had surgery 79 days ago and had the Kirschner wire removed 16 days ago. His hand still cannot bend or straighten, but his fingers are flexible and can lift heavy objects. The doctor advised to actively move the hand, but this was recommended to be stopped during subsequent visits. Inquiry on the next step and a traditional Chinese medicine prescription has been issued.
A 5-year-old child suffered a fractured and dislocated left humerus epicondyle. After surgery, the elbow joint’s flexion and extension movements are limited, and active rehabilitation should be pursued.
A child around 5 years old frequently complains of leg pain, inquiring about the treatment methods for fractures caused by osteochondrosis dissecans.